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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