言い分
Meanings
1
one's say; one's side of the story; one's claim
Refers to what a person has to say about a matter, especially their own perspective, argument, or justification. Often used when someone is given a chance to explain themselves.
He must have his own side of the story too.
First, let me hear what you have to say.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の言い分を聞くto hear someone out / listen to their side of the story
Let's hear his side of the story before making a judgment.
- 〈人〉にも言い分があるto have one's own case or reason to give
He must have his own side of the story to tell.
- 〈人〉の言い分を認めるto accept/acknowledge someone's claim
The judge partially accepted the defendant's claim.
- 〈人〉の言い分を通すto get one's claim/demand accepted; to have things go one's way
He always tries to get his own way in an argument.
- 双方の言い分both sides' claims/arguments
In the mediation, both parties' claims were carefully heard.