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失礼します(しつれいします)— excuse me


Excuse me.


excuse me

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In detail

Words

shitsurei shimasuexcuse me (polite expression)

Kanji

lose; fail
courtesy; bow

is useful when entering, leaving, or interrupting politely. Its literal sense acknowledges an imposition; English usually uses “Excuse me” or another phrase suited to the situation.

Coco-senseiCoco-sensei