ねだる

Alternative writings: 強請る
JLPT:N1
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1To beg or pester someone persistently in order to obtain something; to coax or importune (often written in kana).

Group 1 VerbTransitive VerbUsually Kana

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子どもが何度もおもちゃをねだっている。

A child is repeatedly begging for a toy.

彼は友達に金をねだって断られた。

He begged his friend for money but was refused.

セールで安くしてほしいと店員にねだるのは失礼だ。

It's rude to pester a clerk to lower the price during a sale.

彼女はデートの約束をしつこくねだった。

She persistently begged him for a date.

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