Meaning

Primary

To Kick

Alternatives

To Reject, To Flatly Reject, To Brush Aside, To Easily Beat

Word Type

する verb

Explanation

Giving one kick is certainly an effective (if brutal) way to flatly reject or to brush aside something or someone. That one kick can also be used to easily beat anyone.

Reading

いっしゅうする
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. First up, notice that いち changes to いっ. And since you haven't learned the on'yomi for the kanji (kick) yet, here's a mnemonic to help you:

When you're planning to flatly reject someone, one kick is all you need. Before you do that, be absolutely sure to put your shoe (しゅう) on first.

Context

Context Sentences

コウイチに告白したが一蹴された。

I confessed my love to Koichi, but he totally rejected me.

ビエトは妖怪を一蹴した。

Viet beat the yokai easily.

上司に休暇を申請したが一蹴された。

I submitted a holiday request to my boss but it was flatly rejected.

Kanji Composition