What does 断る mean?
断る is a Japanese verb meaning “to refuse, to decline, to dismiss” in English. It can also be translated as “to inform, to ask leave” depending on context. It is written as 断る in kanji, ことわる in hiragana, and kotowaru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
なぜ彼の申し出を断ったのですか。
Why did you turn down his offer?
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.
彼は断りなく私の部屋に入ってきた。
He entered my room without permission.