Translation of Japanese word "断る" to English
断る
ことわる
[kotowaru]
IPA: /kotowaru/
Meaning
VerbTo decline (a request or demand).
How to use
断る (kotowaru) — 'to refuse / decline / turn down'. Group 1. 誘いを断る — decline an invitation. 断りもなく — without permission / without warning.
🇬🇧 English
to refuse / decline
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 断る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ことわる
Romaji Transcription: kotowaru
Example Sentences
彼は仕事のオファーを断った。
かれはしごとのおふぁーをことわった。
He declined the job offer.
彼女は結婚の申し込みを断った。
かのじょはけっこんのもうしこみをことわった。
She declined the marriage proposal.
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Common phrases
- きっぱり断る— to flatly refuse
Frequency rank: #385 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "断る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "断る" means "to refuse / decline" in English.
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The word "断る" is read as "ことわる" (kotowaru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when refusing or declining an offer, etc.".
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