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大義名分

just cause; good reason; pretext; justification

N5Common wordNoun

Noun

just cause•good reason•pretext•justification

Noun

duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)

Example Sentences

ロブソンの提案は、大義名分があるからといってテロリストを擁護(ようご)するようなものである。

Robson's proposal is tantamount to defending terrorists because they have a cause.

large, big

ダイ / おお-

righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning

ギ / —

name, noted, distinguished, reputation

メイ / な

part, minute of time, segment, share, degree, one's lot, duty, understand, know, rate, 1%, chances, shaku/100

ブン / わ.ける