Traducción y Significado de: 謝絶 - shazetsu

Explicación y Etimología - (謝絶) shazetsu

謝絶 (Shazetsu) is a Japanese word composed of two kanjis: 謝 (SHA) which means "excuse" or "thanks" and 絶 (Zetsu) which means "cessation" or "interruption". Together they form the meaning of "politely refusing" or "refusing with courtesy". The origin of the word dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when samurai were required to refuse invitations to duels or challenges in a polite and courteous manner, to avoid unnecessary conflicts. The practice of refusing courtesy was called Shazetsu and became an important part of the Japanese label. Nowadays, the word is used in formal situations to express polite and respectful refusal, as in event invitations or business proposals.