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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
1. to refuse; to reject; to dismiss; to turn down; to decline
  • かのじょ彼女
  • かれ彼の
  • アドバイス
  • ことわ断り
  • そう
  • なぜなら
  • かのじょ彼女
  • かれ
  • 好き
  • ではない
  • から
She is likely to refuse to follow his advice, because she does not like him.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
2. to inform; to give notice; to tell in advance
  • あらかじ予め
  • ことわ断ります
  • きょう今日
  • ブログ
  • おもしろ面白くない
  • よ~
Just to warn you in advance, today's blog is no fun.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
3. to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
  • かれ
  • ことわ断りなく
  • わたし私の
  • へや部屋
  • はい入って
  • きた
He entered my room without permission.
Other forms
断わる 【ことわる】

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