“Pardon me” in Japanese
Short answer
Pardon me 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 “Pardon me” in Japanese
すんずれい
sunzurei excuse me, pardon me
失礼します
shitsureishimasu excuse me, pardon me, I beg your pardon
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
御免なさい
gomennasai I'm sorry, my apologies, excuse me, pardon me
ゴメン
gomen 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
ごめーん
gomeen I'm sorry, my apologies, excuse me, pardon me; may I come in?; permission, leave, license
恐れ入りますが
osoreirimasuga sorry to trouble you, but ..., excuse me, but ..., pardon me, but ...
ご免
gomen I'm sorry, my apologies, excuse me, pardon me; may I come in?; permission, leave, license
御めん
gomen I'm sorry, my apologies, excuse me, pardon me; may I come in?; permission, leave, license
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