“No thank you” in Japanese is 結構です (けっこうです), pronounced kekkō desu.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 6 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
Polite but firm. A softer everyday refusal is 大丈夫です, “I’m fine, thanks”.
Example sentences
- 袋は結構です。ふくろはけっこうです。No bag, thank you.
- 大丈夫です、ありがとうございます。だいじょうぶです、ありがとうございます。I’m fine, thank you.
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| softer | 大丈夫です | だいじょうぶです daijōbu desu |
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FAQ
How do you say No thank you in Japanese?
No thank you in Japanese is 結構です (けっこうです), pronounced “kekkō desu”.
How do you write No thank you in Japanese?
It's written 結構です with kanji, or けっこうです in hiragana. Both are read kekkō desu.