Definition of 大義名分 (たいぎめいぶん)

たいめいぶん

大義名分

たいぎめいぶん

taigimeibun

noun
1.
just cause, good reason, pretext, justification(yojijukugo)
2.
duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)(yojijukugo)
Related Kanji
large, big
righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning
name, noted, distinguished, reputation
part, minute of time, segment, share, degree, one's lot, duty, understand, know, rate, 1%, chances, shaku/100
Example sentences(showing 1 results)

Robson's proposal is tantamount to defending terrorists because they have a cause