こじつけ

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

strained interpretation; distortion; stretch

Refers to forcing an unnatural or illogical connection, often in arguments, excuses, or interpretations. Common in phrases like こじつけの理屈 (forced logic) or こじつけの説明 (a strained explanation).

• 彼かれの説せつ明めいはどうもこじつけに聞きこえる。