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JLPT N3 Intermediate

蹴る

To strike with the foot, push off a surface, or reject an offer.

Readings

Other forms

蹴ります polite form
蹴った plain past
蹴って te-form
蹴らない plain negative
蹴られる passive/potential
1 Verb (Godan, transitive)

To kick

To strike a person or object forcefully with the foot.

Example

彼 は ボール を 強く 蹴った 。

He kicked the ball hard.

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2 Verb (Godan, transitive)

To kick off / To push off

To push against a surface with the foot to generate momentum or propulsion.

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3 Verb (Godan, transitive)

To refuse / To reject

To flatly or indignantly reject a proposal, request, or offer.

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蹴る
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To strike with the foot, push off a surface, or reject an offer.
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