1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

   1.

   to refuse; to reject; to dismiss; to turn down

2. 2.

   to inform; to give notice; to ask in advance (and get approval); to get permission

3. 3.

   to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)

Example sentences

• 僕だったら、断るな。

  I'd say no if I were you.

• トムは断ることができない。

  Tom can't refuse.