N3
きょぜつ (kyozetsu)
拒絶
refusal; rejection; block
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a firm, harsh refusal or absolute rejection of a proposal, request, or relationship. Can be used with する as a verb (拒絶する). Contrast with 辞退 (decline politely). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'I will absolutely not tolerate any rejection from you! When I invite you out, "No" is a forbidden word! Accept my proposal immediately without any refusal!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あんたからの拒絶なんて、私は絶対に認めないわよ！私が「土曜日空けなさい」って言ったら、即座に受諾すること！一切の拒絶（却下）は断固禁止よ！』
📝 Example Sentences
どんなに説得しても、彼は話し合いを頑なに_______し続けました。
No matter how much we persuaded him, he stubbornly continued to refuse any discussion.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "拒絶"!
移植された臓器に対する_______反応を抑えるために、薬を投与しました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 医学用語としての「（臓器）拒絶（反応）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『拒絶反応！私のあんたへの「好き」っていうアプローチに対しても、心の中で拒絶反応なんて起こしちゃダメだからね！』
English: The medical term 'rejection (reaction)' (kyozetsu hannō) is correct. Haruka: 'Rejection reaction! You'd better never trigger any rejection reactions in your heart toward my "I love you" approaches either!'
English: The medical term 'rejection (reaction)' (kyozetsu hannō) is correct. Haruka: 'Rejection reaction! You'd better never trigger any rejection reactions in your heart toward my "I love you" approaches either!'
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