Japanese phrase
___は支払えません。 ___ wa shi hara e ma se n
Meaning
I can't pay for ___.
When to use it
Says that the speaker cannot pay a required cost. The expression is respectful enough for business situations but clearly communicates an inability or refusal to pay.
Example dialogue
すみません、この修理代は支払えません。 su mi ma se n ko no shū ri dai wa shi hara e ma se n
I am sorry, but I can't pay for this repair.
分割払いならどうですか？ bun katsu hara i na ra dō de su ka
How about paying in installments?