Translation guide
How to say 'that's enough' in Japanese, covering stopping an action, indicating sufficiency, and expressing frustration.
The speaker wants the listener to cease an action or speech because it has reached a limit.
A common, direct way to say 'that's enough' or 'stop it'. Can sound blunt or annoyed depending on tone.
もういい、やめて。
That's enough, stop it.
もういいよ、わかったから。
That's enough, I get it.
A polite way to say 'that's enough' or 'that's sufficient'. Suitable for formal situations.
もう十分です。ありがとうございます。
That's enough, thank you very much.
Literally 'up to there', used to tell someone to stop, often in a commanding or dramatic way.
そこまでだ！
That's enough! (Stop right there!)
The speaker wants to convey that no more of something is needed.
Polite and standard way to say you have had enough of something (food, drink, information, etc.).
コーヒーはもう十分です。
That's enough coffee.
説明はもう十分です。
That's enough explanation.
Casual version of 'that's enough'. Can be used when refusing more food or drink among friends.
もういい、お腹いっぱい。
That's enough, I'm full.
A polite way to decline an offer, meaning 'no thank you' or 'that's enough'. Be careful with tone as it can sound cold.
Can sound abrupt or dismissive if said too directly. Soften with 'ありがとうございます' when appropriate.
もう結構です。
That's enough, thank you. (No more, please.)
The speaker is annoyed and wants the situation or behavior to end immediately.
Stronger than 'もういい', conveys 'I've had enough!' or 'Cut it out!'
もういい加減にして！
I've had enough! (That's enough already!)
Literally 'it's already a lot', meaning 'I've had enough' or 'I'm fed up'.
もうたくさんだ！
I've had enough!
もういい is casual and can be used in many situations, but may sound blunt. もう十分です is polite and safe for formal contexts. 結構です is very polite but can sound cold if not softened.
Phrases like もういい and 結構です can easily sound annoyed or dismissive. Pay attention to your tone and add softening words like ありがとう or すみません when appropriate.