Japanese phrase
私はそうは思いません。 watashi wa sō wa omo i ma se n
Meaning
I don't think so.
When to use it
Gives a gentle negative response to an opinion or question. The phrase avoids a blunt rejection while clearly showing disagreement.
Example dialogue
彼の話は本当ですか？ kare no hanashi wa hon tō de su ka
Is what he said true?
いいえ、私はそうは思いません。 i i e watashi wa sō wa omo i ma se n
No, I don't think so.