How to say “I can't answer now.” in Japanese

In Japanese

電話に出られない。

Denwa ni de rare nai.

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電話で話そう。 Denwa de hanasō.

say “Let's talk by phon...” in Japanese

後でかけ直す。 Atode kake naosu.

say “I'll call back lat...” in Japanese

電話が繋がらない。 Denwa ga tsunagara nai.

say “The call won't con...” in Japanese

かけ直してください。 Kake naoshi te kudasai.

say “Please call back.” in Japanese

電話をありがとう。 Denwa o arigatō.

say “Thanks for calling...” in Japanese

すぐかけ直します。 Sugu kake naoshi masu.

say “I'll call right ba...” in Japanese

電話を切る。 Denwa o kiru.

say “I'll hang up.” in Japanese

折り返し電話します。 Orikaeshi denwa shi masu.

say “I'll call you back...” in Japanese

電話が鳴っている。 Denwa ga natte iru.

say “The phone is ringi...” in Japanese

折り返しをお願いします。 Orikaeshi o onegai shi masu.

say “Please call me bac...” in Japanese

電話に出て。 Denwa ni de te.

say “Answer the phone.” in Japanese

留守電に残して。 Rusuden ni nokoshi te.

say “Leave a voicemail.” in Japanese

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