否認(ひにん)

ひにん
noun, verb (suru)
denial; disavowal; to deny
1. denial, disavowal, repudiation
Formally refusing to acknowledge or accept something as true. Commonly used in legal, political, and official contexts.
容疑(ようぎ)を否認(ひにん)する。
Deny the charges.
被告(ひこく)は関与(かんよ)を否認(ひにん)した。
The defendant denied involvement.
政府(せいふ)は報道(ほうどう)の内容(ないよう)を全面的(ぜんめんてき)に否認(ひにん)した。
The government completely denied the contents of the news report.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 容疑(ようぎ)を否認(ひにん)する (deny allegations/charges)
  • 関与(かんよ)を否認(ひにん)する (deny involvement)
  • 全面(ぜんめん)否認(ひにん) (complete denial)
  • 事実(じじつ)を否認(ひにん)する (deny the facts)

SIMILAR WORDS:
否定(ひてい) (denial, negation) is a broader term — you can deny facts, ideas, or existence. 否認(ひにん) is more specific and formal, typically used for denying accusations, charges, or responsibility. In legal contexts, 否認(ひにん) is the standard term for a defendant's denial of charges.

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Added 2026.2.19 19:56
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