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拒む (verb)

To refuse; to reject; to decline.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Giant' (巨) putting his 'Hand' (扌) up to say 'NO!'. Kobamu is that giant hand blocking your way.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'kobamu' to decline a drink. → No, say 'iie, kekkou desu' or 'kotowarimasu'.

Saying 'kobamu' without an object particle. → 申し出を拒む (Moushide wo kobamu).

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