Japanese phrase
またの機会にお願いします。 ma ta no ki kai ni o nega i shi ma su
Meaning
Maybe another time.
When to use it
Politely declines an invitation or request. It sounds gentle and leaves open the possibility of a future opportunity.
Example dialogue
来週、映画を見に行きませんか？ rai shū ei ga o mi ni i ki ma se n ka
Would you like to see a movie next week?
すみません、またの機会にお願いします。 su mi ma se n ma ta no ki kai ni o nega i shi ma su
Sorry, maybe another time.