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いいえです
iie desu
no, it is not
A: これは本ですか？ B: いいえです。雑誌です。
A: Is this a book? B: No, it is not. It's a magazine.
formal
A polite way to say 'no' in response to a question or statement, often used in formal or polite contexts.
A: このレストランは高いですか？ B: いいえです。安いです。
A: Is this restaurant expensive? B: No, it is not. It's cheap.
This phrase is commonly used in formal or polite conversations to deny or disagree with something in a respectful manner.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Polite Negation
Use 'いいえです' to politely disagree or deny something in formal or polite contexts.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'いいえです' in formal or polite situations, while 'いいえ' alone is more casual.
Word Origin
Combination of 'いいえ' (no) and 'です' (polite copula), forming a polite negation in Japanese.
Usage Notes
This phrase is used to politely deny or disagree with something. It is more formal than simply saying 'いいえ' alone.
Word Breakdown
いいえ
no
rootです
polite copula (is/am/are)
suffix和英辞典