Explanation：〜にかこつけて
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"〜という理由を利用して / 〜という別の理由を利用して"
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.
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N + にかこつけて
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- 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.
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N1
Sample sentenes
出張にかこつけて、少し観光してきました。
Using the business trip as an excuse, I did a bit of sightseeing.
今日は風邪にかこつけて、学校を休んでゲームをした。
Using a cold as an excuse, I skipped school and played video games today.
彼女は国際交流にかこつけて、かっこいい外国人のイケメンを探している。
She is using international exchange as an excuse to look for handsome foreign men.
夫は出張にかこつけて、他の女性と会っているに違いない。
My husband must be using business trips as an excuse to meet other women.
彼は酒の勢いにかこつけて、体を触ろうとしてくる。
He tries to use the excuse of being drunk to touch people.
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