Vocab Info
N5 Expressions, Interjection
すみませんexcuse me, pardon me, I'm sorry, I beg your pardon
Dictionary Definition
Expressions, Interjection
1.
excuse me, pardon me, I'm sorry, I beg your pardon
Polite (teineigo) language, Usually written using kana alone, used to apologize or get someone's attentionExpressions, Interjection
2.
thank you, you shouldn't have, it's too much
Polite (teineigo) language, Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
済みません 【すみません】
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説明が下手ですみません。
I am sorry for my bad explanation.
「すみません、バス停はどこですか?」
'Excuse me, where is the bus stop?'
妊婦に言う:「すみません、座った方がいいですよ。」
To a pregnant person: 'Excuse me, you should sit.'
部下が上司に:「文句を言ってすみません。」
Subordinate to boss: 'I am sorry for complaining.'
すみません、急いでいるのでまた今度にしてください。
Sorry, I'm in a hurry so can we do this next time?
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