口実
こうじつ
koujitsu
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 60 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

口実 (こうじつ (koujitsu)) means "Excuse". The reading is こうじつ (koujitsu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Excuse

Also : Pretext · Justification

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Example Sentences

彼の言い訳は単なる口実に過ぎない。

かれのいいわけはたんなるこうじつにすぎない。

His excuse is merely a pretext.

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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