弁解 (Benkai) is a Japanese noun meaning “explanation (e.g. for one's actions), excuse, justification, defense”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, transitive verbexplanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
Examples
弁解しても無駄だ。
It is no use excusing yourself.
何か弁解する事があるか。
What have you got to say for yourself?
彼は自分の不作法を弁解した。
He excused himself for his bad behavior.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).