断る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 断る
1
to refuse; to reject; to dismiss; to turn down; to decline
Examples
彼女は彼のアドバイスを断りそうだ。なぜなら彼女は彼が好きではないからだ。
She is likely to refuse to follow his advice, because she does not like him.
なぜ彼の申し出を断ったのですか。
Why did you turn down his offer?
2
to inform; to give notice; to ask in advance (and get approval); to get permission
Examples
予め断りますが、今日のブログは面白くないよ〜。
Just to warn you in advance, today's blog is no fun.
3
to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
Examples
彼は断りなく私の部屋に入ってきた。
He entered my room without permission.
Kanji in this Word
断
11 strokes
Frequency: 338
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
severance
decline
refuse
apologize
warn
dismiss
prohibit
decision
judgement
cutting
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
ことわ.る
さだ.める
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