N1
げんか (genka)
言下
immediately; promptly; on the spot; without hesitation
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used with verbs like 「断る (kotowaru - to refuse)」, 「答える (kotaeru - to answer)」 to emphasize the immediacy and decisiveness of the action. (即座に、ためらうことなく、という意味合いで使われます。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は言下に参加を断った。
He refused to participate on the spot.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "言下"!
彼女は私の提案を_______に却下した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「却下する」という行動の即時性を表すので、「言下」が適切です。
English: "言下" is appropriate to express the immediacy of the action of "rejecting".
English: "言下" is appropriate to express the immediacy of the action of "rejecting".
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