Japanese phrase

___ので、できません。 ___ no de de ki ma se n

Meaning

I can't because ___.

When to use it

Gives a reason for being unable to do something. The expression is polite but direct and is useful when plans or another problem prevent the action.

Example dialogue

今日、手伝えますか? kyō te tsuda e ma su ka

Can you help today?

今日は予定があるので、できません。 kyō wa yo tei ga a ru no de de ki ma se n

I can't because I have plans today.

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