べんかい弁解benkai
1.
A verbal attempt to clarify or justify one's actions or decisions, often in response to criticism or blame.
2.
The act of presenting reasons or arguments to support one's conduct or decisions, especially when feeling misunderstood or unjustly accused.
3.
A defensive response aimed at mitigating negative judgments, often viewed as a response to a perceived injustice or unfair treatment.
4.
The process of offering explanations that may serve to alleviate one's responsibility or accountability in a given situation.
Example:
その失策には弁解の余地がない。