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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断る

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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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

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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

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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
Translation - To refuse something is to protect yourself.

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Other words of the same type: verb

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片付ける

Kana: かたづける

Romaji: katadukeru

Translation / Meaning:

to arrange; put in order; organize; save

果てる

Kana: はてる

Romaji: hateru

Translation / Meaning:

finish; have ended; be exhausted; to die; perish

慕う

Kana: したう

Romaji: shitau

Translation / Meaning:

yearn for; lose; to worship; love a lot

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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