言い訳

Noun

 * 1) excuse
 * 2) apology
 * 3) explanation
 * 1) apology
 * 2) explanation
 * 1) explanation

Verb

 * 1) give an excuse
 * 2) apologize

Usage notes
When actually expressing regret of mistake or wrongdoing, 申し訳 is almost always used in place of 言い訳 as in "申し訳ない" or any more humble forms by replacing the "ない" part by "ありません", "ございません" or "なく存じます".

Synonyms

 * Apology or apologize:
 * (honorific form)
 * Excuse or explanation:
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