How do you say "Cannot go" in Japanese?

"Cannot go" in Japanese is "行けません". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Cannot go’ in Japanese

Q: What does "行けません" mean in English?

"行けません" means "Cannot go" in English. Usage tip: [行けません] means "can't go," built from [行く] with a polite negative ending. The same pattern shows up in other verbs too, like [食べられません] "can't eat" or [会えません] "can't meet."

行けません

ike mase n

[ike]

💬 Usage Tip: [行けません] means "can't go," built from [行く] with a polite negative ending. The same pattern shows up in other verbs too, like [食べられません] "can't eat" or [会えません] "can't meet."

Phrase Breakdown

行け

ike

[ike]

cannot go

Means not being able to go somewhere.

Example

会議に行けません。

I cannot go to the meeting.

ませ

mase

ん

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