
Hello everyone!
Today’s useful phrase is, “I’m afraid I can’t.”
Use this phrase when you want to politely decline an invitation.
<<Example>>
A: Would you like to come to my hanami party on Saturday?”
B: “I’m afraid I can’t come. I have other plans.”
A: “Let’s go to the movies tonight at 7.”
B: “I’m afraid I can’t go. I’m working late tonight.”
●日本語解説:「残念ですが~できません」という意味です。