いいえ
iieinterjection★Beginner
formalinformal
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.
Collocations
いいえ、結構ですNo, thank youいいえ、大丈夫ですNo, I'm fine
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Related Phrases
いいえ、そうではありませんphrase
No, that's not the case
💡Pro Tip
Polite Refusal
Use 'いいえ' to politely refuse or disagree, especially in formal or respectful contexts.
⚡Gold Rule
Politeness
Always use 'いいえ' in formal situations or with people you respect.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the negative form of 'い' (affirmative particle) + 'え' (negative suffix), forming a polite negation.
📝Usage Notes
Used to politely refuse offers, decline invitations, or disagree with statements. More formal than 'いいえ' alone.
Word Breakdown
い
affirmative particle
rootえ
negative suffix
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