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[もう()··ひら()·]
moushihiraki
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[もうし()·ひら()·]
moushihiraki

Root Words:

[もう()·し + ひら()·]
moushi + hiraki

English Meaning(s) for 申し開き

noun
  1. excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence

Definition and Synonyms for 申し開き

Justification a statement in explanation of some action or belief
Synonyms: 弁明, 弁解, 申し開き, 釈明
Vindication the justification for some act or belief
Synonyms: しるし, 弁明, 弁疏, 弁解, 明かす, , 申し開き, 言い開き, 言い開く, , 証す, 証す, 証する, 釈明
Explanation the act of explaining
Synonyms: 叙説, 弁明, 弁解, 注釈, 申し訳, 申し開き, 疎明, 繋辞, 能書, 解説, 解釈, 言い訳, 言い開き, 言い開く, 説明, 説示, 論説, 講義, 講説, 通解, 通釈, 釈明, 釈義, 陳弁
Explanation making something plain or intelligible
Synonyms: 叙説, 弁明, 弁解, 注釈, 申し訳, 申し開き, 疎明, 繋辞, 能書, 解説, 解釈, 言い訳, 言い開き, 言い開く, 説明, 説示, 論説, 講義, 講説, 通解, 通釈, 釈明, 釈義, 陳弁

Meanings for each kanji in 申し開き

» have the honor to; sign of the monkey; 3-5PM; ninth sign of Chinese zodiac
» open; unfold; unseal

Categories 申し開き is a member of

Account a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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Justification a statement in explanation of some action or belief
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Speech Act the use of language to perform some act
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Sample Sentences for 申し開き

You must account for your conduct.
You must account for your neglect of duty.

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