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plea in Japanese

plea in Japanese is 嘆願, 弁解 — plea means an urgent, heartfelt request.

plea in Japanese

嘆願
noun
Pronounced: tangan
An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
弁解
noun
Pronounced: benkai
An excuse; an apology.

What does "plea" mean?

  1. noun An urgent, heartfelt request.
    "The villagers sent a desperate plea for help after the flood."
  2. noun Law: a formal statement by a defendant responding to a charge.
    "The man changed his plea to guilty on the morning of the trial."
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plea in a sentence

  • The villagers sent a desperate plea for help after the flood.
  • She made a tearful plea for donations to the shelter.
  • The man changed his plea to guilty on the morning of the trial.
  • Her lawyer advised her to enter a plea at the first hearing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "plea" in Japanese?
"plea" in Japanese is 嘆願, 弁解. plea means: An urgent, heartfelt request.
How do you pronounce 嘆願?
"plea" in Japanese is 嘆願, pronounced "tangan".
How do you use "plea" in a sentence?
Example: "The villagers sent a desperate plea for help after the flood." In Japanese, "plea" is 嘆願, 弁解.
Are there other ways to say "plea" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "plea": 嘆願, 弁解.
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