すまない

済 まない

Common word

  1. adjective (keiyoushi)

    inexcusable, unjustifiable, unpardonable
    word usually written using kana alone

  2. adjective (keiyoushi)

    sorry, remorseful, apologetic, conscience-stricken, contrite
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 待たせてすまなかったな。
      I am sorry to have kept you waiting.

  3. interjection (kandoushi)

    excuse me, (I'm) sorry, thank you
    word usually written using kana alone

    • すまないが今僕、手がいっぱいなのだ。
      Excuse me, but I'm tied up now.