English–Japanese

“alibi” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiaribai

Example

その人には確かなアリバイがあります。so no hito ni wa tashi ka na a ri ba i ga a ri ma su

That person has a solid alibi.

Illustration for アリバイ (alibi)

How to say “alibi” in Japanese

“Alibi” in Japanese is アリバイ (aribai).

Centers on proof that a person was somewhere else when an alleged act occurred.

Full entry for アリバイ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with アリバイ

その証言だけではアリバイとして不十分です。so no shō gen da ke de wa a ri ba i to shi te fu jū bun de su

That testimony alone is not sufficient as an alibi.

Tips for using アリバイ

  • In English, alibi often appears with verbs such as "have," "provide," and "establish," so it commonly refers to a claim supported by evidence rather than a bare denial.

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