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滅相もない

November 8, 2022

Yomi

めっそうもない

Rōmaji

messou mo nai

Type

idiom

Meaning

No way; Don’t be silly (a polite expression to deny a compliment given by someone)

Synonym

とんでもない

Antonym

その通り

Additional Info

Also 滅相もありません or more politely 滅相もございません. When someone calls your nihongo jouzu but you feel just flattered, you may use this phrase (to actually sound nihongo jouzu).

Example

A: 日本語上手ですね
A: You’re good at Japanese.
B: いえいえ、滅相もないです!
B: (I really appreciate your compliment, but) No way, I’m not that good!

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