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No, not (used to politely refuse or disagree)
「行きますか？」「いいえ、行きません。」
"Are you going?" "No, I'm not going."
「これはあなたのですか？」「いいえ、私のではありません。」
"Is this yours?" "No, it's not mine."
Used in both formal and informal contexts to politely decline or disagree. More polite than 'いいえ' (no) alone.
Use 'いいえ' to politely refuse or disagree, especially in formal or respectful contexts.
Always use 'いいえ' in formal situations or with people you respect.
Derived from the negative form of 'い' (affirmative particle) + 'え' (negative suffix), forming a polite negation.
Used to politely refuse offers, decline invitations, or disagree with statements. More formal than 'いいえ' alone.