A statement or justification provided to explain one's mistakes or wrongdoings, often aimed at seeking understanding or forgiveness from others.
The act of clarifying reasons behind one's actions in order to rationalize them, typically to mitigate blame or accountability.
An explanation offered for one's failures or shortcomings, which may also serve as a means to express regret or apology.
The practice of choosing appropriate language to convey different messages depending on the context or situation.
Example:
他人の悪事を引き合いに出して自分の悪事の言い訳をすることはできない。
A justification or explanation that fails to convincingly address a situation, often perceived as insincere or unconvincing.
An attempt to provide reasoning for a mistake or failure that is clearly inadequate or unpersuasive, often leading to further criticism.
A defense that reveals more about the speaker’s inability to accept responsibility than it does about the actual circumstances involved.