Japanese phrase
今日は遊べない。 kyō wa aso be na i
Meaning
I can't play today.
When to use it
Says that the speaker is unable to play today. The phrase gives a clear but gentle reason for turning down an invitation from a friend.
Example dialogue
放課後、遊ぶ？ hō ka go aso bu
Do you want to play after school?
今日は遊べない。 kyō wa aso be na i
I can't play today.