decline

to decline an offer

B1
Unit 5
4 m
Lesson 4

Lessons

decline

  • Intro

    Today's word of the day is "decline"

  • Mów teraz

    to decline an offer

  • Mów teraz

    It was an interesting offer, but I decided to decline it.

  • Powtórz ze słuchu

    __ _______ __ _____

  • Powtórz ze słuchu

    __ ___ __ ___________ _____, ___ _ _______ __ _______ __.

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    申し出を拒否する

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    それは面白い提案でしたが、私はそれを拒否することにしました

Key phrases

to turn down a proposal

提案を断ること

to politely refuse

丁寧に断ること

to express gratitude

感謝の意を表すこと

Vocabulary

Word
Translation
decision
決定
suggestion
提案
opportunity
機会

Key sentences

I appreciate the opportunity, but I will have to decline your offer.

機会に感謝しますが、あなたのオファーをお断りしなければなりません。

After careful consideration, I have chosen to decline the offer.

慎重に考えた結果、オファーをお断りすることにしました。

Thank you for the interesting offer, but I cannot accept it.

興味深いオファーをありがとうございますが、受け入れることはできません。

I need to politely refuse your invitation.

あなたの招待を丁寧にお断りする必要があります。

He decided to turn down a proposal from his colleague.

彼は同僚からの提案を断ることに決めました。

She expressed gratitude for the opportunity, but she had other plans.

彼女はその機会に感謝の意を表しましたが、他の計画がありました。

Practical dialogue

Person A

I have a great job offer for you. Would you like to accept it?

あなたに素晴らしい仕事のオファーがあります。受け入れますか?

Person B

Thank you for the offer, but I have to turn it down.

オファーをありがとうございますが、お断りしなければなりません。

Person A

I understand. Can you tell me why?

わかりました。理由を教えていただけますか?

Person B

I appreciate it, but I have other commitments at this time.

感謝しますが、今は他の約束があります。

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FAQ

このフレーズは、提案やオファーを拒否することを意味します。
'あなたのオファーを丁寧にお断りしたいです。'と言えます。
このフレーズは、何かに対する感謝の気持ちを示すことを意味します。

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