Japanese phrase
今回は遠慮します。 kon kai wa en ryo shi ma su
Meaning
I'll pass this time.
When to use it
A polite way to decline an invitation on this occasion. It sounds gentle and leaves open the possibility of accepting another time.
Example dialogue
一緒に昼ご飯を食べませんか？ is sho ni hiru go han o ta be ma se n ka
Would you like to have lunch together?
今回は遠慮します。 kon kai wa en ryo shi ma su
I'll pass this time.