Word details
拒む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 拒む.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to refuse; to reject; to decline
Examples
あいにく彼は来ることを拒んだ。
Unfortunately he refused to come.
2
to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
拒
repel, refuse, reject, decline
8 strokesFrequency 863JLPT N1Grade 8
On
キョゴ
Kun
こば.む
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