Expressions of Refusal to Re-invite:

Comparison between Native Speakers of Japanese and Chinese Learners of Japanese

Abstract

This study focused on the expressions of refusal to re-invite and compared the features of using the expressions between native Japanese speakers and Chinese learners of Japanese. The results show that both groups commonly employ "reason" and "hesitation". Conversely, Japanese native speakers use "alternative" while Chinese learners of Japanese use "apology".