JLPT N5 Beginner
済みません
「すみません」
Excuse me, I’m sorry, or thank you for the trouble.
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Other forms
すいません common colloquial variant
済まない sumanai, plain/casual form
1 Expression
I'm sorry" / "Excuse me
Serves as a standard polite apology to acknowledge minor offenses or inconveniences caused to others.
2 Expression
Excuse me" (to get attention)
Functions as a polite interjection to initiate interaction or summon someone, such as staff or strangers.
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3 Expression
Thank you" (for the trouble)
Expresses gratitude by acknowledging the specific trouble or burden someone undertook on your behalf.
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