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正当化

せいとうか

noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
  • justification
  • warrant

Related Kanji

正 correct, justice, righteous, 10**40
当 hit, right, appropriate, himself
化 change, take the form of, influence, enchant, delude, -ization

Example Sentences

目的は手段を正当化するだろうか。
Does the end justify the means?
どうやって君の粗野な態度を正当化するんだ。
How can you justify your rude behavior?
彼は自分のばかげた行為を正当化しようとした。
He tried to rationalize his foolish actions.
彼は自分の行為を正当化しようとしている。
He is trying to justify his act.
君は暴力行使を正当化することができますか。
Can you justify the use of violence?