Word details
言い逃れ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言い逃れ.
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Entry
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evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
Examples
忙しいからその仕事ができないというのは単なる言い逃れじゃないか。
Saying you can't do the job because you're too busy is just a cop out.
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