言い掛かり

• 読み: いいがかり
• ローマ字: iigakari
• 漢字の分解: 言 (gen/i) — say, word; 掛 (ka/ka) — hang, attach, impose
• 発音: /iː.ɡa.ka.ɾi/

意味

False accusation; unfounded complaint; trumped-up charge. Picking a fight with baseless or exaggerated claims.

A noun describing an unfair or groundless verbal attack, accusation, or complaint. Unlike legitimate criticism, 言い掛かり implies the accusations are fabricated or exaggerated with malicious intent. Often used in the phrase 言い掛かりをつける (to make unfounded accusations against someone). Carries a strong sense of injustice felt by the accused party.

例文

1. それは完全な言い掛かりで、私には何も落ち度がない。
2. 彼は些細なミスに言い掛かりをつけて、彼女を追い詰めた。
3. 証拠もないのに犯人扱いされるのは、ただの言い掛かりだ。

使い方ガイド

場面: conflict, law, workplace, relationships

トーン: indignant, accusatory

起源と歴史

言い (verbal action) + 掛かり (grasping, clinging, imposing charges). The 掛かり element implies aggressively latching onto someone with accusations, like grabbing hold of them.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: Adult

社会的背景: General