ことわる (translations)→ advise ask explain note object remind say tell
言い訳をする (translations)→ argue murmur
弁解 (translations)→ excuse justification self-defence
弁解する (translations)→ comment justify
説明する (translations)→ assure brief build define delineate describe discuss elucidate express fill illustrate intone lay out narrative press reckon render summarize