Japanese phrase
すみません、今回は遠慮します。 su mi ma se n kon kai wa en ryo shi ma su
Meaning
I am sorry but I will pass this time.
When to use it
A polite way to decline an offer or invitation for now. It sounds gentle and can leave open the possibility of accepting another time.
Example dialogue
明日、映画に行きませんか？ asu ei ga ni i ki ma se n ka
Would you like to see a movie tomorrow?
すみません、今回は遠慮します。 su mi ma se n kon kai wa en ryo shi ma su
I am sorry but I will pass this time.