“Excuse me!” in Japanese
Short answer
Excuse me! in Japanese is “もし” (moshi). Full meaning: excuse me! (when calling out to someone).
Other ways to say “Excuse me!” in Japanese
モシ
moshi excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
もしもし
moshimoshi hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
御免
gomen I'm sorry, my apologies, excuse me, pardon me; may I come in?; permission, leave, license
済まぬ
sumanu excuse me, I'm sorry
あいや
aiya hey!, excuse me!, wait a moment
すんずれい
sunzurei excuse me, pardon me
済みません
sumimasen excuse me, pardon me, I'm sorry, I beg your pardon; thank you, you shouldn't have, it's too much
失礼します
shitsureishimasu excuse me, pardon me, I beg your pardon
前を失礼します
maewoshitsureishimasu excuse me (when passing in front of someone)
失礼
shitsurei discourtesy, impoliteness; excuse me, goodbye; to leave
エクスキューズミー
ekusukyuuzumii excuse me
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