Japanese phrase
今回は見送らせていただきます。 kon kai wa mi oku ra se te i ta da ki ma su
Meaning
We will have to decline this time.
When to use it
Politely declines an offer or opportunity on this occasion. The formal wording makes the refusal gentle and suggests that a different opportunity may be possible later.
Example dialogue
ご依頼の件、検討しました。 go i rai no ken ken tō shi ma shi ta
We have considered your request.
今回は見送らせていただきます。 kon kai wa mi oku ra se te i ta da ki ma su
We will have to decline this time.