JLPT N4 Elementary

ごめん下さい

「ごめんください」

A polite call to announce one’s arrival at a home or shop entrance.

Readings

Other forms

ごめん casual apology

ごめんなさい common apology

御免下さい kanji form

1 Expression / Phrase

"Excuse me" / "Is anyone home?"

A polite call used to alert residents or staff of one’s arrival at an entrance.

Example

ごめんください！郵便です！

Excuse me! It's the mail!

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2 Expression / Phrase

"Pardon me" / "Forgive me"

A formal expression used to apologize for an intrusion or to politely excuse oneself when departing.

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ごめん下さい (ごめんください)

ごめんください

A polite call to announce one's arrival at a home or shop entrance.

Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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