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IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.

Japanese Meaning

偽りの口実 / でっち上げの理由 / 仮の口実

She used a sudden headache as a pretext to leave the meeting early.

彼女は会議を早退するための口実として突然の頭痛を使った。

Sense（1）

A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.

The reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint.

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