Korean learner dictionary
거절 meaning and pronunciation
geojeol · refusal; rejection; denial
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 20468Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 거ː절Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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다른 사람의 부탁이나 제안, 선물 등을 받아들이지 않음.
English: refusal; rejection; denial — An act of not accepting the request, proposal or gift from another person.
Examples
- 거절의 뜻.
- 거절의 의사.
- 거절이 되다.
- 거절을 당하다.
- 거절을 하다.
- 나는 큰돈을 빌려 달라는 친한 친구의 부탁을 냉정하게 거절을 했다.
- Origin
- 拒絕
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 사회 활동 · 사과하기
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