断
Kanji · N2
断 / severance
Kanji for severance, decline, or refuse.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ダン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | た.つ、ことわ.る、さだ.める | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
断 carries the meaning severance, decline, or refuse.
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Common compounds with 断
診断するしんだんする
判断するはんだんする
遮断しゃだんisolation / cut off / blockade
遮断機しゃだんきcrossing gate / barrier
断ることわるto refuse / to reject / to dismiss
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