弁解

べんかい

explanation (e.g. for one's actions), excuse, justification, defense, defence

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
Romaji:
benkai

Example Sentences

彼は弁解したが、信じてもらえなかった。

He explained himself, but he couldn't be believed.