This is the 334th most frequent Malay word.
alasan
Reason; excuse.
In this sentence, 'alasan' is used to denote a reason or an excuse that justifies an action or decision.
Ali memberikan alasan bahawa hujan akan turun untuk tidak hadir ke kelas.
Ali gave the reason that it might rain to excuse himself from attending class.
Here, 'alasan' refers to a cognitive basis or justification for making a decision, emphasizing its rational aspect.
Keputusan itu diambil tanpa alasan yang kukuh.
That decision was made without a solid reason.
In this case, 'alasan' underscores a justification or excuse expressed to serve a particular purpose or intention.