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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!