弁護(べんご) (する)

Part of Speech

Noun Verb 3

Meaning

to defend; to advocate for

Example Sentences

  • 彼女(かのじょ)の言(い)うことは正(ただ)しいと、彼女(かのじょ)を弁護(べんご)した。
    I defended her, saying what she said was right.
  • お腹(なか)が空(す)いたからパンを盗(ぬす)んだなんて、弁護(べんご)のしようもない。
    Saying you stole bread because you were hungry can't be justified.

Tags

JLPT N1