Japanese phrase

それでは困ります。 so re de wa koma ri ma su

Meaning

That would be a problem.

When to use it

States that a situation is unacceptable or difficult. The phrase is a polite but firm way to object when another person's plan or response creates trouble.

Example dialogue

予約は来週になります。 yo yaku wa rai shū ni na ri ma su

The reservation is scheduled for next week.

それでは困ります。 so re de wa koma ri ma su

That would be a problem.

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