VOCABULARY
言い分
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one's say / one's claim / objection
what one has to say, contention, assertion, claim, excuse
noun
Example sentences
彼の言い分にも一理ある。
There is some truth in what he has to say too.
まずは双方の言い分を聞こう。
First, let's hear both sides' claims.
君の言い分はただの言い訳だ。
Your claim is just an excuse.
私にも言い分があります。
I also have something to say.
Practice exercises
1
裁判官は被告の言い分に耳を傾けた。
The judge listened to the defendant's contention.
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2
彼の言い分を聞く。
We listen to his side of the story.
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3
相手の言い分にも、それなりの理由があるようだ。
It seems the other party's claim also has its own reasons.
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4
双方の言い分には食い違いがある。
There is a discrepancy between the two sides' claims.
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5
感情的にならず、まず互いの言い分を冷静に整理することが必要だ。
Without getting emotional, it is necessary to first calmly sort out each other's claims.
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