This is the 350th most frequent Indonesian word.
alasan
Reason.
Here, "alasan" is used as "excuse," indicating a justification given potentially to avoid an obligation.
Dia menggunakan alasan sakit untuk tidak masuk kerja.
He used the excuse of being sick to not go to work.
In this example, "alasan" refers to the "reasoning" or the logical basis behind someone's actions.
Kupikir alasan di balik tindakannya sangatlah rumit.
I think the reasoning behind his actions is quite complex.
In this sentence, "alasan" means "reason," referring to the cause or purpose for coming to the house.