Japanese phrase

すみません。 su mi ma se n

Meaning

I'm sorry.

When to use it

Expresses a polite apology. It is used for small mistakes, interruptions, or inconveniencing someone in everyday conversation.

Example dialogue

すみません、お待たせしました。 su mi ma se n o ma ta se shi ma shi ta

I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

いえいえ。 i e i e

Not at all.

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