How to say "Refuse" in Japanese
If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "Refuse" you've come to the right place!
the Japanese word for "Refuse" is "Kotowaru", written in japanese as "断る".
Here's a more detailed explanation:
The Japanese verb '断る (ことわる)' means 'to refuse' or 'to decline'. It is used when someone rejects an offer, request, or invitation. This verb often carries a polite connotation, as it is commonly used in formal or respectful situations. For example: I refused the invitation「招待を断りました」(しょうたいをことわりました). He declined the offer「彼はその申し出を断った」(かれはそのもうしでをことわった). It can also imply a firm or decisive refusal, depending on the context. Note that '断る' is often used in situations where the refusal is communicated clearly and respectfully.
The Kanji are characters that represent meanings. As you can see, this word is made up of 1 Kanji:
The kanji "断" means "Decide" and "Cut off" and can be read as "Dan", "Ta" and "Kotowa"
Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.
What does "Kotowaru" mean in japanese?
"Kotowaru" means "Refuse" .
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How to write "Refuse" in Japanese
To make really sure you learn this word, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this word and of the characters that comprise it.
But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.
Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.
This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:
The hiragana "る" is read as "ru". The hiragana "だ" is read as "da". The hiragana "ん" is read as "n". The hiragana "た" is read as "ta". The hiragana "こ" is read as "ko". The hiragana "と" is read as "to". And The hiragana "わ" is read as "wa".
About kanji, you need to know that most Kanji have two types of readings: Kunyomi, based on native japanese pronunciation. And onyomi, based on chinese pronunciation.