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[たい(大)·ぎ(義)·めい(名)·ぶん(分)]
taigimeibun
noun

English Meaning(s) for 大義名分

noun
  1. just cause; good reason; pretext; justification
  2. duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)
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Meanings for each kanji in 大義名分

» large; big
» righteousness; justice; morality; honor; loyalty; meaning
» name; noted; distinguished; reputation
» part; minute of time; segment; share; degree; one's lot; duty; understand; know; rate; 1%; chances; shaku/100

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Sample Sentences for 大義名分

Robson's proposal is tantamount to defending terrorists because they have a cause.
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