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kakotsuke
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[かこ(託)·つ·け]
kakotsuke
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[かこつ(託)·け]
kakotsuke
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English Meaning(s) for かこつけ

noun
  1. pretext; excuse
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Definition and Synonyms for かこつけ

Alibi a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
Synonyms: かこつけ, かこつける, エクスキューズ, 口実, 弁解, 自己弁護, 言い訳, 託言, 辞柄
Subterfuge something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
Synonyms: かこつけ, かくれみの, かこつける, 言付け, 言付ける

Categories かこつけ is a member of

Vindication the justification for some act or belief
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Deception a misleading falsehood
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