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I don't you. don't add .

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Hana I don't you. don't add .
Nadia . It was a .
Tutor , .
Black or White , are you you're ?
Tutor and .
Dracula: Dead and Loving It Can you ?
Tutor but .
The Rescuers Down Under I'm not .
Hana Are you it was an ?
Nadia Yes. I two. The one.

まず押さえたいこと

How to say "I don't believe you" more politely

To doubt someone politely, ask a question instead of making a judgment. "Are you sure you're okay?" and "Can you explain that?" give the other person a chance to rethink or add details. When you need to be clear but calm, say "I'm not convinced."

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表現ごとの解説

Are you sure you're okay? 口調とニュアンス: Gentle, open question

Use it when someone says they're fine but you think they aren't. It gives them a chance to rethink. Don't use it about facts or numbers; it's about how a person feels.

“Papa, are you sure you're okay?”

使用作品：Black or White (2014)
Can you explain that? 口調とニュアンス: Polite and curious

Use it when a story or claim doesn't make sense to you and you want details, not a fight. Say it in a calm voice. A sharp tone can make it sound like an accusation.

“Can you explain that?”

使用作品：Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)
I'm not convinced. 口調とニュアンス: Calm but firm

Use it when you've heard the explanation and you still have doubts. Convinced means sure that something is true. It's clear and honest, so use it when you're ready to say what you think.

“I'm not convinced.”

使用作品：The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
Are you sure about that? 口調とニュアンス: Light, questioning

Use it when you think a fact or detail may be wrong. It's softer than "That's not true." With friends it can sound playful; with a manager, keep your voice neutral.
I find that hard to believe. 口調とニュアンス: Polite but doubtful

Use it when a claim seems very unlikely. It's more direct than a question, so it fits when you want the person to know you have real doubts. It can sound cold if you say it to a friend who is upset.
That doesn't sound right to me. 口調とニュアンス: Soft, personal doubt

Use it to question information without saying the other person is lying. The words "to me" make it your opinion. It works well at work and in groups.

よくある間違い

惜しい表現 ~~I'm not convince.~~

より適切な表現 I'm not convinced.

Convinced is an adjective here and needs the -ed ending. "Convince" is the verb, as in "Can you convince me?"
惜しい表現 ~~Can you explain me that?~~

より適切な表現 Can you explain that? / Can you explain that to me?

Explain doesn't take a person directly after it. Put the thing first, then add "to me" if you want.
惜しい表現 ~~Saying "I don't believe you" to a manager or client.~~

より適切な表現 That doesn't sound right to me. Can you explain that?

"I don't believe you" can sound like you're calling the person a liar. A question or a personal opinion keeps the conversation open.