ことわる

断 る

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to refuse, to reject, to dismiss, to turn down, to decline

    • 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. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to inform, to give notice, to ask in advance (and get approval), to get permission

    • 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. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to ask leave, to excuse oneself (from)

    • 彼は断りなく私の部屋に入ってきた。
      He entered my room without permission.