Japanese phrase
失礼いたします。 shitsu rei i ta shi ma su
Meaning
Please excuse me.
When to use it
A polite phrase for excusing an interruption or departure. It sounds respectful and suits formal situations such as leaving a meeting or visit.
Example dialogue
それでは、失礼いたします。 so re de wa shitsu rei i ta shi ma su
Well then, please excuse me.
お疲れさまでした。 o tsuka re sa ma de shi ta
Good work today.