かこつける

Also written 託ける, 託つける

Meanings

1. Ichidan verb, Intransitive to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse

Example sentences

• あいつは何やかやにかこつけて、いつも文句ばかり言っている。
  He is complaining about something or other all the time.

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