言い分, 言分, いいぶん
1. one's say, one's point, one's case, one's claim
2. complaint, objection, grievance
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彼女は私の言い分を認めてはくれないだろうな。
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I'm afraid she won't accept my explanation.
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彼の行為に弁解の余地があるとは思えないが、それでも彼の言い分に耳を傾けるべきだ。
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I don't think there is any excuse for his behavior. At the same time, we should listen to what he has to say.
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彼に言い分を言わせよう。
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Let him have his say.
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彼には彼女に反論する立派な言い分がある。
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He has a good case against her.
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当たった宝くじの賞金の大半を、ジョンは独り占めにした。宝くじを買おうと最初に思いついたのは彼なのだからというのがその言い分だ。
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John took the lion's share of the lottery winnings; he claimed it was his idea to buy the ticket in the first place.
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太郎は自分の言い分が正しいと主張した。
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Taro insisted that he was right.
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双方の言い分を聞かないと真相は分からない。
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You cannot learn the truth unless you hear what both parties have to say.
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私は彼女の言い分を最後まで聞いてやった。
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I heard her to the end.
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私の言い分はこれだけだ。
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This is all I have to say.
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言い分を簡潔に述べよ。
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State your case briefly.
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