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10行中1行目 0:00 Barbie: Mariposa and the Fairy Princess

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Barbie: Mariposa and the Fairy Princess , be .
Tutor Say , the . It at or people you don't . Don't use it the is a no, the may there's a .
The Professor I'm not 's , but I'm you we try.
Tutor Use it you but don't to say no yet. It to try. it if you the is no.
Comanche Territory I'm won't , Jim.
Tutor Use it to say a no in a way. "I'm " the no softer, but the is . It isn't the you are .
Tutor be a bit .
Tutor Use it or coworkers the is but not . It . In a , " be " is a safer .
Tutor I don't we can do by .
Tutor Use it the is and you can the . "" to the or . It's , so add a or a new .

まず押さえたいこと

How smart people say 'That's impossible'

To say "That's impossible" politely, use a softer line such as "That could be difficult," "I'm not sure that's possible," or "I'm afraid that won't work." Each line still tells the other person there's a problem, but it sounds calm and respectful. After the line, explain the problem or offer a smaller option.

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表現ごとの解説

That could be difficult. Soft and polite

Say this first, then explain the problem. It works well at work or with people you don't know well. Don't use it when the answer is a clear no, because the other person may think there's still a chance.

“Well, that could be difficult.”

使用作品：Barbie: Mariposa and the Fairy Princess (2013)
I'm not sure that's possible. Honest but kind

Use it when you have real doubts but don't want to say no yet. It leaves room to try. Avoid it if you already know the answer is no.

“I'm not sure that's possible, but I'm promising you that we will try.”

使用作品：The Professor (2018)
I'm afraid that won't work. Firm and polite

Use it to say a clear no in a polite way. "I'm afraid" makes the no softer, but the decision is final. It isn't the right choice when you are still unsure.

“I'm afraid that won't work, Jim.”

使用作品：Comanche Territory (1950)
That might be a bit tricky. Light and friendly

Use it with friends or coworkers when the request is hard but not serious. It sounds relaxed. In a formal email, "That could be difficult" is a safer choice.

“That might be a bit tricky.”
I don't think we can do that by Friday. Clear and specific

Use it when the problem is time and you can name the deadline. Change "Friday" to the real date or time. It's direct, so add a reason or a new date.

“I don't think we can do that by Friday.”
That's not realistic with the time we have. Professional and direct

Use it in meetings when a plan needs more time or people than you have. It points to the situation, not the person. It can sound too strong with a manager unless you add a suggestion.

“That's not realistic with the time we have.”

よくある間違い

惜しい表現 ~~I'm afraid of that won't work.~~

より適切な表現 I'm afraid that won't work.

"Afraid of" means you feel fear about something. In this polite phrase, "I'm afraid" just means "I'm sorry to say," so don't add "of."
惜しい表現 ~~I'm not sure that's impossible.~~

より適切な表現 I'm not sure that's possible.

Putting "not sure" together with "impossible" flips the meaning. Now it sounds like you think the plan might work. To show doubt, say "not sure" plus "possible."
惜しい表現 ~~That could difficult.~~

より適切な表現 That could be difficult.

After "could," you need a verb. With an adjective like "difficult," use "be": could be difficult, might be tricky.