denial in Japanese
denial in Japanese is 否認, 否定, 打ち消し — denial means a refusal to admit that something is true.
denial in Japanese
否認
Pronounced: hinin
An assertion of untruth.
否定
Pronounced: hitei
(logic) The negation in logic.
否認
Pronounced: hinin
(logic) The negation in logic.
打ち消し
Pronounced: uchikeshi
(logic) The negation in logic.
拒否
Pronounced: kyohi
(psychology) A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.
拒絶
Pronounced: kyozetsu
(psychology) A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.
What does "denial" mean?
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noun A refusal to admit that something is true.
"Despite the evidence, his denial of any mistake never wavered."
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noun A refusal to accept an unpleasant truth or reality, often as a psychological coping mechanism.
"He's living in denial, ignoring the growing pile of unpaid bills."
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noun A refusal to grant or provide something requested.
"The denial of her visa application meant she could not travel."
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denial in a sentence
- Despite the evidence, his denial of any mistake never wavered.
- His denial of the affair only made things worse.
- He's living in denial, ignoring the growing pile of unpaid bills.
- Staying in denial about her health only delayed getting help.
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What is "denial" in Japanese?
"denial" in Japanese is 否認, 否定, 打ち消し. denial means: A refusal to admit that something is true.
How do you pronounce 否認?
"denial" in Japanese is 否認, pronounced "hinin".
How do you use "denial" in a sentence?
Example: "Despite the evidence, his denial of any mistake never wavered." In Japanese, "denial" is 否認, 否定, 打ち消し.
Are there other ways to say "denial" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "denial": 否認, 否定, 打ち消し, 拒否, 拒絶.
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