逃げ口上 (にげこうじょう) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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noun
excuse; evasion; dodge; subterfuge; evasive answer
A noun for a statement or excuse used to avoid responsibility, blame, or an uncomfortable situation. Often implies a flimsy or transparent excuse.
That explanation is nothing more than an evasion.