Japanese phrase

まだ心の準備ができていません。 ma da kokoro no jun bi ga de ki te i ma se n

Meaning

I am not ready for it yet.

When to use it

Shows that someone needs more time before taking part. It gives a gentle reason for waiting instead of refusing completely.

Example dialogue

今日、音読できる? kyō on doku de ki ru

Can you read aloud today?

すみません、まだ心の準備ができていません。 su mi ma se n ma da kokoro no jun bi ga de ki te i ma se n

Sorry, I am not ready for it yet.

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