【べんそ】

    noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; transitive verb
  1. excuse; plea; defense; defence
Forms
  • 【べんそ】
  • べんそ
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. excuse
    2. This meaning refers to justifying an action or providing reasons for a behavior, often used in legal or formal contexts.
    He offered an excuse for his tardiness.
    That excuse was not convincing.
  2. plea
    3. This meaning is often used in a legal context when an individual makes a request for leniency or understanding, often in response to charges.
    He made a plea for leniency.
    He cried during his plea.
  3. defense
    4. This meaning indicates a justification or reasoning meant to protect someone from criticism or accusation, particularly in a legal setting.
    The lawyer prepared the defense for the defendant.
    Her defense was very strong.
  4. defence
    5. This is a variant spelling often used in British English, similar to "defense," referring to the action of defending oneself or another.
    His defence was meant to protect him.
    It was said that the defence was insufficient.
Generated collocations (experimental)
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