弁明
弁明する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 弁明する | 弁明しない |
| Polite | 弁明します | 弁明しません |
| Past polite | 弁明しました | 弁明しませんでした |
| Past | 弁明した | 弁明しなかった |
| Te-form | 弁明して | 弁明しないで |
| Desire | 弁明したい | 弁明したくない |
| Potential | 弁明できる | 弁明できない |
| Passive | 弁明される | 弁明されない |
| Causative | 弁明させる | 弁明させない |
| Causative passive | 弁明させられる | 弁明させられない |
| Volitional | 弁明しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 弁明しましょう | |
| Imperative | 弁明しろ | 弁明するな |
| Conditional | 弁明すれば | 弁明しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 弁明したら | 弁明しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
explanation; justification; vindication
A formal or earnest account given to clear up a misunderstanding, defend one's actions, or prove one's innocence. Often used in legal, official, or serious personal contexts. Not a casual excuse.
He was asked to give an explanation regarding the suspicion.
I was fired without even being given a chance to defend myself.
At the press conference, the president explained and defended the company's misconduct.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に弁明するto explain/justify oneself to someone
He explained himself to his boss.
- 弁明の機会を与えるto give someone a chance to explain themselves
The court gave the defendant a chance to explain himself.
- 弁明の余地がないthere is no room for justification
Faced with the evidence, he had no way to justify himself.
- 〈事〉について弁明するto explain/justify oneself regarding a matter
He gave an explanation regarding the wrongdoing.