Japanese phrase
___は遠慮いたします。 ___ wa en ryo i ta shi ma su
Meaning
I will respectfully decline ___.
When to use it
Politely refuses an offer or request. This formal phrase is common in business settings and creates a respectful distance while avoiding a blunt refusal.
Example dialogue
お声がけありがとうございます。 o koe ga ke a ri ga tō go za i ma su
Thank you for reaching out.
そのご提案は遠慮いたします。 so no go tei an wa en ryo i ta shi ma su
I will respectfully decline the proposal.