Japanese phrase

言えません。 i e ma se n

Meaning

I can't say.

When to use it

Shows that the speaker cannot or will not give an answer. It can sound gentle when refusing to share information.

Example dialogue

答えを教えて。 kota e o oshi e te

Tell me the answer.

ごめん、言えません。 go me n i e ma se n

Sorry, I can't say.

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