断る

Meaning

1. v5rvt
   to refuse; to reject; to dismiss; to turn down; to decline
2. v5rvt
   to inform; to give notice; to ask in advance (and get approval); to get permission
3. v5rvt
   to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)

Example sentences

• 先週あたりも誘ってくれていたが、夜が遅いので、泣く泣く断った。

  I was invited last week as well, but it was late so I regretfully turned them down.

• 予め断りますが、今日のブログは面白くないよ～。

  Just to warn you in advance, today's blog is no fun.

• あっさり断られると思いきや、彼女は承諾してくれました。

  I had expected an outright refusal, but to my surprise she agreed.