Japanese phrase
___なら断ってください。 ___ na ra kotowa tte ku da sa i
Meaning
Please decline if ___.
When to use it
Encourages refusal when someone feels reluctant. It gives permission to say no while keeping the tone polite and considerate.
Example dialogue
飲み会、気が進まないなら断ってください。 no mi kai ki ga susu ma na i na ra kotowa tte ku da sa i
If you do not feel like joining us for drinks, please decline.
ありがとうございます。今回は断ります。 a ri ga tō go za i ma su kon kai wa kotowa ri ma su
Thank you. I will decline this time.