口こう実じつ

noun

excuse; pretext

A stated reason used to justify an action, often implying that it is not the real or full reason. Common in patterns such as 口実にする, 口実を作る, and 口実を与える.

• 彼かれは仕し事ごとを口こう実じつにして飲のみ会かいを断ことわった。

  He used work as an excuse to turn down the drinking party.

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