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Elementary · scenario 68 of 84

Decline an invitation politely

Say no politely and give a quick reason.

The situation A friend just invited you out. Politely decline and explain why.

The dialogue

  1. 明日、一緒​に​お昼​を​食べません​か?

    ashita, issho ni ohiru o tabemasen ka?

    Would you like to have lunch together tomorrow?

  2. ありがとう​ございます。行きたいです​が、明日​は​少し​予定​が​あります。

    arigatō gozaimasu. ikitai desu ga, ashita wa sukoshi yotei ga arimasu.

    Thank you. I'd like to go, but I have some plans tomorrow.

  3. そう​です​か。残念​です​が、大丈夫​です​よ。

    sō desu ka. zannen desu ga, daijōbu desu yo.

    I see. That's too bad, but it's okay.

  4. すみません。また​誘って​ください。

    sumimasen. mata sasotte kudasai.

    Sorry. Please invite me again.

  5. はい、また​今度​行きましょう!

    hai, mata kondo ikimashō!

    Yes, let's go next time!

  6. はい、ぜひ!また​連絡​します。

    hai, zehi! mata renraku shimasu.

    Yes, I'd love to! I'll be in touch.

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