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Words that cannot be guessed from Kanji: 結構（けっこう）

結構（けっこう）

結: Knot.

構: Structure.

結構（けっこう）: Enough./It's enough!/No, I don't need it.

I was shocked that someone translated it into "No, thank you."

Watch this: 

https://www.tiktok.com/@studyin.japanese/video/7091578454956608769

She has made a mistake.

In fact, it is ruder to say "結構です." "結構です"≠"no thanks" 

Moreover, refusing the first offer makes me feel as if East Asian countries have such a culture, not only Japan. But times have changed. It is difficult for foreigners to experience this. 

And generally, only friends will give you food. In this case, I think it doesn't matter whether you refuse or not.

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