English–Japanese
“refusal” in Japanese
How to say “refusal” in Japanese
“Refusal” in Japanese is 拒否 (kyohi).
It marks a deliberate decision not to accept something that has been offered or requested.
Example sentences with 拒否
申込者は個人情報の提供を拒否しました。mōshi komi sha wa ko jin jō hō no tei kyō o kyo hi shi ma shi ta
The applicant refused to provide personal information.
Tips for using 拒否
- In everyday conversation, 拒否 (kyohi) sounds formal, while 断る (kotowaru) is common for refusing a person's request.
Other Japanese words for “refusal”
彼女の拒絶は、私を驚かせました。kano jo no kyo zetsu wa watashi o odoro ka se ma shi ta
Her refusal surprised me.
彼は丁寧な断りを伝えました。kare wa tei nei na kotowa ri o tsuta e ma shi ta
He gave a polite refusal.
会社はその申し出を謝絶しました。kai sha wa so no mō shi de o sha zetsu shi ma shi ta
The company refused the offer.