Japanese phrase

___の同席はお断りします。 ___ no dō seki wa o kotowa ri shi ma su

Meaning

We cannot allow ___ to be present.

When to use it

Refuses to allow another person to be present. This formal and firm expression is used when setting a clear boundary in a meeting or other private situation.

Example dialogue

この面談は非公開です。 ko no men dan wa hi kō kai de su

This meeting is private.

第三者の同席はお断りします。 dai san sha no dō seki wa o kotowa ri shi ma su

We cannot allow a third party to be present.

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