Meaning of 断る in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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断る, 断わるJLPT 3
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Kana Readingことわる
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Romajikotowaru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `ru` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to refuse; to reject; to dismiss; to turn down; to decline
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to inform; to give notice; to tell in advance
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
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Example Sentences
断る, 断わる, ことわる used in context
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先週あたりも誘ってくれていたが、夜が遅いので、泣く泣く断った。
I was invited last week as well, but it was late so I regretfully turned them down.
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Men are absolutely not allowed to post or reply to articles.
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Just to warn you in advance, today's blog is no fun.
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I had expected an outright refusal, but to my surprise she agreed.
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She turned down his invitation.
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She refused his proposal.
Verb Conjugations
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Te
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
severance, decline, refuse, apologize, warn, dismiss, prohibit, decision, judgement, cutting
On: ダン
Kun: た.つ, ことわ.る, さだ.める
11 strokes
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