拒絶
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Base noun form. Means the act of refusing or rejecting something, often implying a strong or formal denial. Example: 『拒絶反応』 (kyozetsu hannou, 'rejection reaction').
Theme

In a café, User discusses a recent job offer with their friend Aiko, who is considering turning it down.

拒絶

きょぜつ

refusal

Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts

Memory Hook

Think of a 'juice' (sounds like 拒絶 'kyozetsu') being refused — you say 'no juice!' to reject it. 'Juice' → 拒絶 (kyozetsu, 'refusal').

Cultural Note

『拒絶』 (kyozetsu) is a formal term for refusal or rejection, commonly used in business, legal, or serious personal situations. In casual settings, Japanese might use simpler words like 『断る』 (kotowaru, 'to refuse') or 『拒否』 (kyohi, 'rejection').

Forms

Base: 拒絶Base noun form. Means the act of refusing or rejecting something, often implying a strong or formal denial. Example: 『拒絶反応』 (kyozetsu hannou, 'rejection reaction').