否定する

• Reading: ひていする
• Romaji: hitei suru
• Kanji breakdown: 否 (hi) — no, negate; 定 (tei) — determine, fix
• Pronunciation: /çi.teː.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To deny; to negate; to reject. Used to express disagreement with or rejection of a statement, idea, or claim.

A する verb formed from the noun 否定 (negation/denial). The opposite of 肯定する (to affirm). Used in academic discussions, debates, and everyday conversation. Can refer to denying facts, rejecting proposals, or negating grammatical constructions.

Examples

1. 彼はその噂を強く否定した。 He strongly denied the rumor.
2. 人の意見をすぐに否定するのはよくない。 It's not good to immediately reject other people's opinions.
3. 彼女は関係があることを否定している。 She is denying that there is any relationship.

Usage Guide

Context: academic, debate, news

Tone: serious

Origin & History

Compound of 否 (hi, no/not) and 定 (tei, fix/determine). Literally 'to determine as not so' — rejecting the validity of something.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal