Japanese phrase
___を辞退いたします。 ___ o ji tai i ta shi ma su
Meaning
I would like to respectfully decline ___.
When to use it
A polite formal refusal of an offer or opportunity. It is often used in business messages when a clear decision must be expressed without sounding blunt.
Example dialogue
内定は受けますか？ nai tei wa u ke ma su ka
Will you accept the job offer?
申し訳ありませんが、内定を辞退いたします。 mō shi wake a ri ma se n ga nai tei o ji tai i ta shi ma su
I am sorry, but I would like to respectfully decline the job offer.