Japanese phrase
貸せません。 ka se ma se n
Meaning
I can't lend it.
When to use it
Refuses a request to lend something. It sounds direct but remains suitable for a simple exchange between children.
Example dialogue
その本、貸して。 so no hon ka shi te
Can you lend me that book?
ごめんね、今は貸せません。 go me n ne ima wa ka se ma se n
Sorry, I can't lend it.