章を断ち義を取る

しょうをたちぎをとる

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to interpret (and use) a passage without regard to its context See also: 断章取義 (だんしょうしゅぎ).

Kanji

• 章 chapter. Read as ショウ.
• 断 sever. Read as たつ.
• 義 justice
• 取 take. Read as とる.

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