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弁解 (べんかい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
explanation ; excuse ; justification ; defense
Used when someone explains their actions to avoid blame or misunderstanding. Often implies an attempt to justify oneself. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive verb.
彼かれ は 自じ 分ぶん の 行こう 動どう を 弁べん 解かい しよう と し た 。
He tried to justify his actions.
Written forms 弁べん 解かい Usage 100%
Standard modern spelling.
辯べん 解かい
out-dated kanji form
Outdated kanji form; not used in modern Japanese.
Similar words 言い い 訳わけ 言い訳 is a more common, everyday word for an excuse, often with a negative nuance of making excuses. 弁解 is slightly more formal and can imply a reasoned explanation or defense.
釈しゃく 明めい 釈明 is a formal explanation or vindication, often used in legal or official contexts. 弁解 is broader and can be used in personal situations.
Etymology Compound of 弁 (explain, distinguish) and 解 (untie, solve, explain). The combination conveys the idea of explaining or unraveling a situation to defend oneself.
