理屈をつける (りくつをつける) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, ichidan verb
find an excuse; rationalize; find a pretext
Used when someone invents a logical-sounding reason to justify an action or opinion, often with a slightly negative nuance of making excuses.
事
を
避
けよう
と
する
。
He tries to avoid work by finding some pretext or another.
