This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

断り

断わり

Reading

Kana: ことわり
Romaji: kotowari
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

notice; notification; warning

2

permission; consent

3

rejection; refusal; nonacceptance; declination; declining

4

excuse; plea

Kanji

Readings: ダン、 た.つ、 ことわ.る、 さだ.める
Meanings: severance, decline, refuse, apologize, warn, dismiss, prohibit, decision, judgement, cutting

Example Sentences

返品(へんぴん)(ことわ)り。
➥No merchandise can be returned.
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開演中(かいえんちゅう)入場(にゅうじょう)(ことわ)り。
➥No admittance during the performance.
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(さけ)()(ひと)はお(ことわ)り。
➥No drinkers.
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()(がみ)(ことわ)り。
➥Post No Bills.
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チップはお(ことわ)りします。
➥No gratuities accepted.
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用事(ようじ)以外(いがい)入場(にゅうじょう)(ことわ)り。
➥No admittance except on business.
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