noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Used as a noun or with する to mean rejecting something, such as a proposal, application, or idea. Common in business and technical contexts.
彼の提案はリジェクトされた。
His proposal was rejected.
リジェクトの理由を教えてください。
Please tell me the reason for the rejection.
拒否 is a native Japanese word for refusal or rejection, often more formal and broader than リジェクト, which is a direct loanword and carries a slightly more technical or business-like nuance.
却下 is a formal term for dismissal or rejection, especially in legal or official contexts, whereas リジェクト is more casual and commonly used in everyday business settings.
Loanword from English 'reject', adopted into Japanese with the meaning of rejection. The exact date of borrowing is uncertain, but it became common in business and technical contexts in the late 20th century.