［～は］ちょっと……。
[~wa] chotto…….
[～] is a bit difficult. (a euphemism used when declining an invitation)
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Example sentences

  1. カラオケですか。ちょっと……用事がありますから。

    Karaoke? That's a bit difficult… I have something to do.

  2. 土曜日はちょっと……約束がありますので。

    Saturday is a bit difficult… I have an appointment.

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