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整理 文法形式の整理(動詞に着目) 教科書 p.92〜110
Part IV of the book — verb formation patterns (踏まえる・かまける・控える…)
整理

〜にかこつけて

教科書 p.92〜110
接続:名 + にかこつけて
Use… as an excuse (to do what you want). Making excuses not sincere.
注意 / Note:defensive, mischievous, or critical tone. Common: 病気にかこつけて・出張にかこつけて.
比較 / Compare:〜にかこつけて: the reason given is not sincere, just an excuse.
よく出る形 / Common form:名+にかこつけて+(本当にしたいこと).
出張にかこつけて、観光もしてきた。
Using the excuse of going on a business trip, I took the opportunity to go sightseeing.
彼は忙しさにかこつけて、会合を欠席した。
He used the excuse of being busy to miss the meeting.
研究にかこつけて、あちこち旅行しているらしい。
It is said that he used the excuse of research to travel everywhere.

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