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Exercise 6: Refusals

Situation 2: Dialogue 2

The parts in redare the refusal expressions.The parts in blueare other important supporting strategies.

友達A:あれ、もう終わり？もっと頼んだらいいのに。Are,mouowari?Mottotanondaraiinoni.‘Oh, that’s it?Why don’t you order more?’

友達B:うん、もうこれで今日は十分。Un,moukoredekyouwajuubun.‘No, I’ve had enough for now.’

友達A:えー、今日は僕持ちだからさ、もう、どんどんいってよ、もっと。Ee,kyouwabokumochidakarasa,moudondonitteyo, motto.‘It’s on me today, so go for it.’

友達B:いや、もうけっこう飲んだし。Iya,moukekkounondashi.‘No, I already drank a lot.’

友達A:えー、うそでしょ。もういいの？Ee, usodesho.Mouiino?‘Are you kidding?No more?’

友達B:うん、ほんとにもうおなかいっぱいだよ、今日は。Un,hontonimouonakaippaidayo,kyouwa.‘Yeah, I’m really full now.’

友達A:そう。Sou.‘Really?’

友達B:うん。Un.‘Yeah.’

 
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