English–Japanese
“deny” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiuchikesu
Example
彼はそのうわさを打ち消します。kare wa so no u wa sa o u chi ke shi ma su
He denies the rumor.
How to say “deny” in Japanese
“Deny” in Japanese is 打ち消す (uchikesu).
It makes a claim lose acceptance or makes an effect disappear through opposition.
Example sentences with 打ち消す
彼は記者会見でその疑惑を打ち消しました。kare wa ki sha kai ken de so no gi waku o u chi ke shi ma shi ta
He denied the allegations at a press conference.
Tips for using 打ち消す
- In Japanese news writing, 打ち消す (uchikesu) often appears with rumors, speculation, or reports, making it a common formal choice for reporting a denial.