Japanese · word
すみません
sumimasen
excuse me
/sɯmʲimaseɴ/interjection
Meanings
- interjection · A1
人に声をかけるときや、頼みごとをするときに言う言葉。
すみません、水を一杯ください。
- interjection · A1
自分の失敗や迷惑をあやまる時に言う言葉。
遅れてしまって、本当にすみません。
- interjection · A2
人がしてくれた親切に対して、感謝を表す言葉。
わざわざ席を譲っていただき、すみません。
Appears in 52 scenarios
Ask for the restroomAsk an employee where to find the restroom. Ask for a priceAsk the shopkeeper how much an item costs. Buy bottled waterChoose a bottle of water and pay at the kiosk. Say you don't understandPolitely explain that you cannot understand what someone is saying. Ask someone to repeatAsk someone to slow down or repeat what they said. Ask for the checkCall your server over and ask to pay for your meal.
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