“Excuse” in Japanese
Short answer
Excuse in Japanese is “言い訳” (iiwake). Full meaning: excuse; explanation.
Other ways to say “Excuse” in Japanese
申し訳
moushiwake apology, excuse
申し開き
moushihiraki excuse, explanation, justification, defense, defence
言い開き
iihiraki excuse, explanation, justification, vindication
謝り
ayamari excuse, apology
遁辞
tonji excuse, evasive answer, subterfuge
弁疏
benso excuse, plea, defense, defence
口実
koujitsu excuse, pretext
エクスキューズ
ekusukyuuzu excuse
逃げ口上
nigekoujou excuse, evasion, dodge, subterfuge, evasive answer
弁明
benmei explanation, excuse, clarification, vindication, apology
辞柄
jihei pretext, excuse
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