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Invitations & Turning Down

Invite someone out, and — harder — say no in a way that keeps the friendship.

13 words 5 grammar N3

Sample dialogue

We are all going out for a drink next Friday — how about it?

Sounds good. Will some of them be people I have not seen in three years?

Yes. For the after-party I am thinking karaoke, bowling, that sort of thing.

The thing is, I have a business trip that Friday, so it looks like I cannot come.

I see, that is a shame. Let me know if you end up free.

I will. Could you let the organiser know for me?

Sure. The fee is 5,000 yen, so keep that in mind.

Thanks. I will definitely come next time. Looking forward to it.

Key vocabulary

Grammar you'll need

Conditional 〜たら (if / when / after)

If it rains, the game is cancelled.

Do in advance 〜ておく

I'll prepare the materials for tomorrow's meeting in advance.

Because (excuse) 〜ものだから

The roads were busy, you see, so I ended up late.

Things like 〜とか〜とか

On days off I do things like read and watch films.

After an interval 〜ぶり

I met my friend for the first time in three years.