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Definition and meaning of 言い訳 - いいわけ in Japanese

いいわけ言い訳
iiwake

N4

1.apology, excuse

Verbal Noun

あなたは言い訳が多すぎます。
You give too many excuses.
いいわけ言い訳
iiwake

N4

1.making excuses or justifications for something.

Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb

彼はいつも言い訳をする。
He always makes excuses.
良い言い訳ができなかった。
I couldn't come up with a good excuse.
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2.making excuses or justifying one's actions.

Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb

彼の言い訳は信じられない。
His explanation is unbelievable.
良い言い訳ができなかった。
He couldn't come up with a good excuse.
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