すみません

済 みません

Common word

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), interjection (kandoushi)

    excuse me, pardon me, I'm sorry, I beg your pardon
    used to apologize or get someone's attention
    word usually written using kana alone
    polite (teineigo) language

    • すみません、この席あいていますか。
      Excuse me, is this seat taken?

  2. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), interjection (kandoushi)

    thank you, you shouldn't have, it's too much
    word usually written using kana alone
    polite (teineigo) language