Japanese phrase
今回はやめておきます。 kon kai wa ya me te o ki ma su
Meaning
I'll pass this time.
When to use it
Politely declines an offer for the present. It sounds soft and avoids a firm refusal, often leaving room to accept on another occasion.
Example dialogue
明日の映画、見に行きますか？ asu no ei ga mi ni i ki ma su ka
Are you going to see a movie tomorrow?
今回はやめておきます。 kon kai wa ya me te o ki ma su
I'll pass this time.