Vocab Info

N5 Expressions, Interjection

すみませんexcuse me, pardon me, I'm sorry, I beg your pardon

    Dictionary Definition

    1. 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 attention
    2. Expressions, 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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    Details

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    • Anime Top 500

    Examples

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      説明(せつめい)下手(へた)すみません

      I am sorry for my bad explanation.

      • N5

      すみませんバス(てい)どこですか?」

      'Excuse me, where is the bus stop?'

      • N5

      妊婦(にんぷ)()う:「すみません(すわ)った(ほう)がいいですよ。」

      To a pregnant person: 'Excuse me, you should sit.'

      • N5

      部下(ぶか)上司(じょうし)に:「文句(もんく)()ってすみません。」

      Subordinate to boss: 'I am sorry for complaining.'

      • N5

      すみません(いそ)いでいるのでまた今度(こんど)にしてください。

      Sorry, I'm in a hurry so can we do this next time?

      • N4
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