“I'm sorry” in Japanese
Short answer
I'm sorry in Japanese is “御免” (gomen). Full meaning: I'm sorry, my apologies, excuse me, pardon me; may I come in?; permission, leave, license.
Other ways to say “I'm sorry” in Japanese
御免なさい
gomennasai I'm sorry, my apologies, excuse me, pardon me
申し訳ない
moushiwakenai I'm sorry, (it's) inexcusable, I feel regretful, I feel guilty; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
申し訳が立たない
moushiwakegatatanai I'm sorry, (it's) inexcusable
申し訳ありません
moushiwakearimasen I'm sorry, (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
ゴメン
gomen I'm sorry, my apologies, excuse me, pardon me; may I come in?; permission, leave, license
申し訳ございません
moushiwakegozaimasen I'm sorry, (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
アイムソーリーヒゲソーリー
aimusooriihigesoorii I'm sorry
済まぬ
sumanu excuse me, I'm sorry
失礼をば
shitsureiwoba my apologies, I'm sorry, excuse me
ごめーん
gomeen I'm sorry, my apologies, excuse me, pardon me; may I come in?; permission, leave, license
ゴメーン
gomeen I'm sorry, my apologies, excuse me, pardon me; may I come in?; permission, leave, license
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