Japanese phrase
この依頼はお引き受けできません。 ko no i rai wa o hi ki u ke de ki ma se n
Meaning
I am unable to take on this request.
When to use it
Formally declines a request or assignment. It is polite but clear, and it often appears when a professional cannot agree to what has been asked.
Example dialogue
この案件、担当できますか？ ko no an ken tan tō de ki ma su ka
Can you take charge of this project?
この依頼はお引き受けできません。 ko no i rai wa o hi ki u ke de ki ma se n
I am unable to take on this request.