いいえ (iie) Japanese meaning: no | Kotomora"Would you like some coffee?" "No, thank you."
Usage patterns
いいえ、〜ませんpolite negative reply, often followed by a correction or clarification
いいえ、こちらこそused to modestly deflect thanks or an apology, meaning 'not at all, it's I who should thank you'
Not at all, thank you too.
