Unit 18 · Level 5 · Advanced (N1)
Indirect refusal
Hear what is not said outright
A
来週、資料を回覧してもいいですか。Raishuu, shiryoo o kairan shite mo ii desu ka.
May I circulate the materials next week?
B
検討させていただきます。Kentoo sasete itadakimasu.
Allow us to consider it.
A
期限は厳しいでしょうか。Kigen wa kibishii deshoo ka.
Is the deadline strict?
B
現時点では難しい状況です。Genjiten de wa muzukashii jookyo desu.
At present the situation is difficult.
A
わかりました。別案を考えます。Wakarimashita. Betsu-an o kangaemasu.
Understood. I’ll think of another plan.
B
お手数をおかけします。Otesuu o okakeshimasu.
Sorry for the trouble.
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