English–Japanese
“refuse” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikobamu
Example
彼は私の助けを拒みます。kare wa watashi no tasu ke o koba mi ma su
He refuses my help.
How to say “refuse” in Japanese
“Refuse” in Japanese is 拒む (kobamu).
Expresses active resistance to taking in or agreeing to something directed toward the subject.
Example sentences with 拒む
その店は、礼儀を欠いた客の入店を拒みました。so no mise wa rei gi o ka i ta kyaku no nyū ten o koba mi ma shi ta
The store refused entry to a customer who lacked manners.
Tips for using 拒む
- News and formal writing use 拒む (kobamu) for institutions or groups that resist pressure, demands, or change, so the subject need not be a person.