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/すみません

daily

すみません

Excuse me / Sorry

Romaji

sumimasen

Situation

daily

Author

LavaJapanese Team

When to use it

Use this for getting attention, apologizing lightly, or moving politely in public spaces.

Sources

JLPT Official Site

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