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excuse verb

  /ɛksˈkjus/ , /ɛksˈkjuz/ , /ɛksˈkjuːs/ , /ɛksˈkjuːz/ , /ɪksˈkjus/ , /ɪksˈkjuz/ , /ɪkˈskjuːs/ , /ɪkˈskjuːz/
  • (transitive) To forgive; to pardon; to overlook.
許す
  • To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for.
弁明, 言い訳
  • (transitive) To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
言い訳をする

excuse noun

  /ɛksˈkjus/ , /ɛksˈkjuz/ , /ɛksˈkjuːs/ , /ɛksˈkjuːz/ , /ɪksˈkjus/ , /ɪksˈkjuz/ , /ɪkˈskjuːs/ , /ɪkˈskjuːz/
  • (countable, uncountable) An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
言い訳, 口実, 弁明, 弁解
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