English–Japanese
“declining” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijitai
Example
その申し出は辞退します。so no mō shi de wa ji tai shi ma su
I will decline that offer.
How to say “declining” in Japanese
“Declining” in Japanese is 辞退 (jitai).
Describes deliberately removing oneself from an opportunity or commitment by refusing it in a polite, formal way.
Example sentences with 辞退
都合により、委員への就任を辞退いたします。tsu gō ni yo ri i in e no shū nin o ji tai i ta shi ma su
Due to personal circumstances, I respectfully decline the appointment as a committee member.
Tips for using 辞退
- 辞退 (jitai) often appears when a person turns down something offered to them, such as a position or prize, rather than simply saying no in casual speech.