Is Kekkou desu polite?

けっこうです (kekkou desu) or いいです (ii desu) would let the store clerk know that it's ok that she doesn't have to help you anymore. But if you really want to differentiate the politeness of けっこう (kekkou) and いい (ii), I would say けっこう (kekkou) is more polite.
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What is Kekkou desu?

Saying "Kekko-desu" or "Ii-desu" when you see beautiful things means wonderful. When a salesman offers something and you like it, you can say "Kekko-desu" or "Ii-desu" meaning "That is good".
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What is Kekkou?

Definition: 意味 splendid, enough. Learn Japanese vocabulary: 結構 【けっこう】(kekkou). Meaning: splendid, enough; quite; reasonably.
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How do you use Kekkou?

Another way to use 結構 (kekkou) is when saying no to someone. For example, when someone offers to pour you a drink, you can say 結構です(kekkou desu), meaning “No, thank you, I've had enough”. One other common way to use 結構 (kekkou) is “quite” or “reasonably”.
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How do you say no thank you in Japanese politely?

But there's different ways to say “No, thank you” depending on the situation.
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The Basic “No, thank you.” when Declining Something
  1. 大丈夫です。 Daijoubu desu.
  2. いいです。 Ii desu.
  3. 結構です。 Kekkou desu. (The most formal of the three,)
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What does けっこう(kekko) mean?



How do I refuse Japan?

How to Politely Say No in Japanese
  1. Don't Say the Word “No” Instead of directly saying no, more often than not, conveying an excuse first is acceptable when making a refusal. ...
  2. Be Polite About It. ...
  3. Express Your Thanks. ...
  4. Be Receptive to Future Invitations. ...
  5. Be Straightforward when You Really Need to Say No.
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How do you politely reject someone in Japanese?

8. いいえ、大丈夫ですーIie, Daijyoubu desu

When you use this phrase to politely reject someone, it implies “No, It's fine”. It is a polite phrase that can be used when turning down someone's invitation or offer.
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What is Isogashii?

Isogashii is a Japanese word meaning to be busy or to be engaged.
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What is Omoshiroi?

Omoshiroi is a Japanese word that means many things. Omoshiroi can be used to say that something is “Interesting, Amusing, Fascinating, Funny, Enjoyable, Entertaining, Fun” and more! The Kanji for Omoshiroi is 面白い and Omoshiroi written in Hiragana is おもしろい.
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What does Damedesu mean?

“Hopeless” You can use Dame(だめ)です to express something as being hopeless. Imagine your lock to your door has broken and no matter how many times you try, it will not unlock. This is a perfect time to use Dame(だめ)です as “hopeless”. Another meaning is “cannot; must not; not allowed​”.
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What is the meaning of Keiko?

Possible meanings

As with many Japanese names, Keiko can be written using a number of different kanji. Some of the most common ways of writing Keiko (and the most representative meanings of the respective kanji) are: 恵子 — "lucky child" 敬子 — "respectful child" 景子 — "sunlight/view/scenic child"
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Does IIE mean no in Japanese?

The word for 'no' in Japanese is いいえ (iie) or the more familiar いや (iya). But to say or hear 'no' is generally uncomfortable for the Japanese. A negative response is often reformulated into a negative question where the verb's negative form is used.
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What is Soro Soro in Japanese?

Definition of sorosoro

そろそろ sorosoro · そろっと sorotto. (adv, adv-to) slowly; quietly; steadily; gradually; gingerly. (adv) soon; momentarily; before long; any time now. ⇪
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What means Itadakimasu?

Itadakimasu/Gochisousama desu

The standard phrase before a meal, “Itadakimasu” comes from the verb, “itadaku”, a humble way of saying, to eat and receive. The person who prepared the meal would reply, “Douzo meshiagare” which means, “Please help yourself.”
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What is oishii?

The Japanese word, oishii, meaning delicious or tasty. is often used to talk about food.
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What is Urusai?

It turns out that literally “urusai” is an adjective meaning “noisy”. (It can also mean “annoying” or “troublesome”, but for simplicity I want to focus on the “noisy” meaning).
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What does Masaka?

Masaka is typically an interjection used to express disbelief, although it is also used in conjunction with other words. It can usually be easily translated into English as, “No way” or “Unbelievable.”
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What is Nigiyaka?

Nigiyaka is a Japanese word meaning crowded, or cheerful. Learn more about its pronunciation and usage in the Japanese language below.
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What is Ikimasu?

Ikimasu is a verb meaning "go". Ikimashita is the past tense of ikimasu. Ni is a particle. This particle is basically used to indicate an indirect object. Put simply, here, the particle ni indicates the direction of going.
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What is Yasashii?

Yasashii is a Japanese word meaning gentle or kind.
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How do you respond to Oyasumi?

When your friend says “oyasumi” to you, you should also reply to your friend with “oyasumi“.
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How do you say no politely?

How to say no in any situation – 20 phrases
  1. I appreciate the offer/invite, but I can't commit.
  2. I'm honored by the offer/invites, but can't.
  3. I'm flattered you considered me, but unfortunately I'll have to pass this time.
  4. I appreciate the offer/invite, but I am completely booked.
  5. Thank you for thinking of me, but I can't.
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How do Japanese signals indicate no?

A very strong no is communicated non-verbally by crossing one's forearms in the shape of an 'X'. This may be accompanied with a verbal “No” or “No English”.
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How do you say anime in Japanese?

The English word "animation" is written in Japanese katakana as アニメーション (animēshon) and as アニメ (anime, pronounced [a. ɲi. me] ( listen)) in its shortened form.
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What is no in hiragana?

The hiragana syllable の (no). Its equivalent in katakana is ノ (no).
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