かこつける Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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ichidan verb, intransitive verb
use as a pretext; use as an excuse
usually written using kana alone
Used when someone gives a false or unrelated reason for doing something, often with the pattern 〜にかこつけて.
仕事にかこつけて、家事を全然手伝わない。
Using work as a pretext, he doesn't help with the housework at all.
