【JLPT N1 Grammar】〜にかこつけて（~nikakotsukete）

2020年5月13日 2024年10月7日

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Explanation：〜にかこつけて

Meaning
"〜という理由りゆうを利用りようして / 〜という別べつの理由を利用して"
XにかこつけてY：Yをするために、Xという理由を利用することを表あらわします。

Used to describe a situation where someone uses an excuse, reason, or pretext to do something else, often for personal benefit. It implies that the stated reason is not the true motive, and the person is using it as a cover to justify their actions. It carries a somewhat negative connotation, suggesting manipulation or ulterior motives.

Form
N + にかこつけて

Points

Using a Pretext: "〜にかこつけて" is used when someone is taking advantage of a certain situation or excuse to justify doing something else.
Hidden Motive: It suggests that the real intention is different from the stated reason and that the reason is merely a convenient excuse.
Negative Implication: The expression often implies that the person’s actions are somewhat deceptive or self-serving.

JLPT Level
N1

Sample sentenes

出張しゅっちょうにかこつけて、少すこし観光かんこうしてきました。
Using the business trip as an excuse, I did a bit of sightseeing.

今日きょうは風邪かぜにかこつけて、学校がっこうを休やすんでゲームをした。
Using a cold as an excuse, I skipped school and played video games today.

彼女かのじょは国際交流こくさいこうりゅうにかこつけて、かっこいい外国人がいこくじんのイケメンを探さがしている。
She is using international exchange as an excuse to look for handsome foreign men.

夫おっとは出張にかこつけて、他ほかの女性じょせいと会あっているに違ちがいない。
My husband must be using business trips as an excuse to meet other women.

彼かれは酒さけの勢いきおいにかこつけて、体からだを触さわろうとしてくる。
He tries to use the excuse of being drunk to touch people.

Vocabulary

Japanese		English
指導	しどう	guidance