Japanese phrase
失礼しました。 shitsu rei shi ma shi ta
Meaning
I am sorry.
When to use it
Offers a polite apology for a small mistake. It fits respectful settings and sounds more formal than a casual apology.
Example dialogue
先ほどは失礼しました。 saki ho do wa shitsu rei shi ma shi ta
I am sorry about earlier.
大丈夫ですよ。 dai jō bu de su yo
It is okay.