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“Just cause” in Japanese

Short answer
大義名分 taigimeibun taigimeibun

Just cause in Japanese is “大義名分” (taigimeibun). Full meaning: just cause, good reason, pretext, justification; duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.).

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