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What does 口実 (こうじつ, koujitsu) mean?

口実 (こうじつ, koujitsu) means excuse, pretext.

Quick facts
Readingこうじつ
Romajikoujitsu
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
こうじつ
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkoujitsu

excuse, pretext

  1. 1noun excuse; pretext

Example sentences

  • He used being sick as an excuse to take a day off.

  • She is always looking for some excuse.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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