言い訳

Quick Meaning

言い訳 means "excuse; explanation".言訳

Reading

• Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
• Romaji: iiwake

Study Flow

First read 言い訳 aloud, then connect the sound "iiwake" with the meaning "excuse; explanation".言訳

Recall Practice

1. Cover the English and say the meaning of 言い訳.言訳
2. Cover the Japanese and write the word for "excuse; explanation".
3. Say the romaji aloud: iiwake.

Mini Sentence Drill

Write one short sentence using 言い訳. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.言訳

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