A1 Idiom Neutral

気が進まない

ki ga susumanai

Reluctant/Unwilling

Meaning

To feel disinclined or unenthusiastic about doing something.

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Cultural Background

Indirectness is a virtue. Using this phrase avoids the harshness of a direct 'no'. Directness is often preferred. 'I'm not feeling it' is common but can be seen as slightly blunt in professional settings.

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Use 'Amari'

Always add 'amari' (not really) before the phrase to make it sound much softer and more natural.

Meaning

To feel disinclined or unenthusiastic about doing something.

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Use 'Amari'

Always add 'amari' (not really) before the phrase to make it sound much softer and more natural.

Test Yourself

Which is the polite form?

How do you say 'I am not feeling it' politely?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 気が進みません

The 'masu' form is the standard polite conjugation.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the polite form? Choose A1

How do you say 'I am not feeling it' politely?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 気が進みません

The 'masu' form is the standard polite conjugation.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but use the polite form '気が進みません'.

Related Phrases

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気が乗らない

synonym

Not feeling like doing something

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