断る
ことわる
kotowaru
verbVocabularyLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
断る (ことわる (kotowaru)) means "to refuse". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
to refuse
Also : to reject · to dismiss · to decline · to turn down
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 断る (ことわる) means 'to refuse'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to refuse.
Example Sentences
まいにち、断ります。
まいにち、ことわります。
I like to refuse.
私は断ります。
わたしはことわります。
I can refuse.
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