refusal, rejection

About this kanji

The kanji 拒, pronounced as "kyo" or "koba.mu," primarily means refusal or rejection. This kanji is often used in noun forms to describe actions of rejecting or refusing something. For example, 拒否 (きょひ) means refusal, while 拒絶 (きょぜつ) refers to a stronger sense of rejection. Additionally, you might come across the verb 拒まれる (こばまれる), which means to be rejected. This kanji often appears in contexts related to decisions and personal boundaries, such as in polite refusals or declining offers. It's worth noting that while rejection can sound negative, it's sometimes necessary for clear communication.

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Example sentences

• 彼は助けを拒んだ。

  He refused help.

Meanings across languages

English

refusal, rejection

Tiếng Việt

sự từ chối, sự khước từ

日本語

拒否, 拒絶

한국어

거부

中文

拒绝

id

penolakan

th

การปฏิเสธ

es

rechazo

fr

refus

de

Ablehnung

pt

recusa

Common compounds

• 拒否きょひrefusal, rejection
• 拒絶きょぜつrefusal, dismissal
• 拒まれるこばまれるto be rejected