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すみません

sumimasen

Description

「すみません」は、あやまる時や、だれかに声をかける時に使う、とても便利な言葉です。

"すみません" is a very useful word used when apologizing or calling out to someone.

お店で人をよぶ時にも、「すみません」とよく言います。

At a store, people often say "すみません" when calling someone.

Meanings

すみませんsumimasen

I'm sorry; excuse me (apology)

おくれて、すみません。

Sorry for being late.

すみませんsumimasen

excuse me (to get attention)

すみません、水をください。

Excuse me, please give me some water.

すみませんsumimasen

thank you (for someone's trouble)

わざわざ、すみません。

Thank you for going out of your way.

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Notes

  • Form

    polite negative of 済む (sumu, "to be finished/settled"); literally "it is not settled."

  • Nuance

    すみません is more polite and versatile than ごめんなさい, usable for apology, attention, and thanks.

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