Translation and Meaning of: 断る - kotowaru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 断る (kotowaru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kotowaru
Kana: ことわる
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: refuse; inform; excuse me; refuse
Meaning in English: to refuse;to inform;to ask leave;to decline;to dismiss
Definition: Refuse or not accept requests or offers from third parties.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (断る) kotowaru
断る (Kotowaru) is a Japanese verb that means "refuse", "reject" or "deny". The word is composed of the Kanji 断 (Dan) which means "cut" or "interrupt" and る (UK) which is a verbal suffix that indicates action. The etymological origin of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the verb was written as 断わる and had the meaning of "cutting" or "separating". Over time, the meaning has evolved to "refuse" or "deny". Currently, the word is widely used in formal and informal situations to express the refusal of an offer, invitation or request.How to Write in Japanese - (断る) kotowaru
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Verbal conjugation of 断る
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 断る (kotowaru)
- 断る - , dictionary format
- 断ります - , present form
- 断った - , past form
- 断られる - , passive form
Synonyms and Similar - (断る) kotowaru
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
断絶する; 拒絶する; 断念する; 拒否する; 辞退する; 辞退する; 拒否する; 拒絶する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒否する; 拒
Words containing: 断る
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Words with the same pronunciation: ことわる kotowaru
Example Sentences - (断る) kotowaru
Below are some example sentences:
断ることは自分を守ることです。
Kotowaru koto wa jibun o mamoru koto desu
Saying no is protecting yourself.
What it refuses is to protect itself.
- 断ること (kotowaru koto) - refuse something
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 自分 (jibun) - yourself
- を (wo) - object particle
- 守ること (mamoru koto) - protect something
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
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Other words of the same type: verb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "refuse; inform; excuse me; refuse" é "(断る) kotowaru". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.