Japanese phrase
遠慮します。 en ryo shi ma su
Meaning
I'll pass. Thank you.
When to use it
Politely refuses something that has been offered. It is common in everyday conversation and softens the refusal while keeping the meaning clear.
Example dialogue
ケーキをもう一つどうですか？ kē ki o mō hito tsu dō de su ka
Would you like another piece of cake?
ありがとうございます。今回は遠慮します。 a ri ga tō go za i ma su kon kai wa en ryo shi ma su
Thank you. I'll pass this time.