Japanese phrase

それは絶対にお断りします。 so re wa zet tai ni o kotowa ri shi ma su

Meaning

I flatly refuse.

When to use it

A firm refusal of a request or proposal. It sounds formal, forceful, and final, so it is mainly used when a softer refusal would not be clear enough.

Example dialogue

この条件で契約してくれますか? ko no jō ken de kei yaku shi te ku re ma su ka

Can you sign a contract on these terms?

それは絶対にお断りします。 so re wa zet tai ni o kotowa ri shi ma su

I flatly refuse.

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