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Verb Conjugation - Past Polite

Conjugating 断る (kotowaru) in Past Polite

In Japanese, the verb 断る (meaning "to to refuse / decline", JLPT N4) conjugates in the Past Polite form as 断りました (kotowarimashita). Verb group: Group 1.

Context Example

勧誘を断りました。
Kannyuu o kotowarimashita.
I refused the invitation.
What is the Past Polite conjugation of 断る (kotowaru)?
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