JLPT N3 Intermediate
断る
To refuse a request or to give prior notice/ask permission.
Readings
Other forms
断ります polite form
断った plain past
断って te-form
断らない plain negative
断られる passive
断わる variant spelling
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To refuse" / "To decline
Indicates the act of clearly saying no to a specific proposal, invitation, or demand.
Example
友達 から の パーティー の 誘い を 断りました 。
I declined my friend's invitation to the party.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To give notice" / "To ask for permission
Refers to the act of giving prior notice or asking for permission before taking action.
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