いいえ、そうではありません
iie, sō de wa arimasenphrase★Intermediate
formal
No, that is not the case.
A: このプロジェクトは成功するでしょうか？
A: Will this project succeed?
B: いいえ、そうではありません。リスクが高すぎます。
B: No, that is not the case. The risks are too high.
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A polite and formal way to disagree or correct someone in Japanese.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal Disagreement
Use this phrase when you need to disagree politely in a formal context, such as business meetings or professional conversations.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'いいえ' (no) and 'そうではありません' (that is not the case).
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in formal or professional settings to politely disagree or correct someone. It is more formal than simply saying 'いいえ' (no).
Word Breakdown
いいえ
no
rootそうではありません
that is not the case
phrase和英辞典