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Verb Conjugation - Past Negative Polite
Conjugating 断る (kotowaru) in Past Negative Polite
In Japanese, the verb 断る (meaning "to to refuse / decline", JLPT N4) conjugates in the Past Negative Polite form as 断りませんでした (kotowarimasendeshita). Verb group: Group 1.
Context Example
勧誘を断りませんでした。
Kannyuu o kotowarimasendeshita.
I did not refuse the invitation.
What is the Past Negative Polite conjugation of 断る (kotowaru)?
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