8 Ways to Say No in Japanese: Polite and Rude …

WEBOct 12, 2023 · 1. いいえ (Iie) / いえ (Ie): No. You might see this word in your textbook often when you first decide to study Japanese. Iie is the polite form of “no.”. It’s not commonly used in everyday life, as it sounds more polite and formal. Actually, it’s not commonly used even in more formal …