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辞じす

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Meanings

1

godan verb (-su), intransitive verb

take one's leave; excuse oneself; depart

Formal or literary intransitive use for leaving a place or taking one's leave. Often used in set phrases like お暇を辞す.

See also: 辞する

2

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

resign; step down; quit

Transitive use for resigning from a position or leaving a job. More formal than 辞める.

3

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

decline; turn down; refuse

Transitive use for declining an offer or refusing something. Formal and somewhat stiff.

4

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

not hesitate to do; be prepared to do; not mind doing

Used in the negative pattern ...を(も)辞さない or ...を(も)辞さず to express unwavering determination to do something, even if it is extreme or undesirable.

See also: 辞さない

Usage patterns