Japanese phrase
買うのをがまんします。 ka u no o ga ma n shi ma su
Meaning
I will refrain from buying it.
When to use it
Chooses not to buy something for the moment. It shows self-control when a desired item is tempting and sounds calm and polite in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
そのおもちゃ、買う？ so no o mo cha ka u
Are you buying that toy?
ううん、今日は買うのをがまんします。 ū n kyō wa ka u no o ga ma n shi ma su
No, I will resist buying it today.