失礼します
shitsurei shimasu
Polite
Translations
1.
excuse me
2.
pardon me
Notes
The phrase '失礼します' is commonly used in Japanese to politely excuse oneself, often when entering or leaving a room, interrupting someone, or ending a conversation. It reflects the cultural emphasis on politeness and respect.
Tags
#politeness
#greetings
#formal
Examples
会議に入る前に、失礼しますと言いました。
Kaigi ni hairu mae ni, shitsurei shimasu to iimashita.
Before entering the meeting, I said 'excuse me'.
彼は部屋に入るとき、必ず失礼しますと言います。
Kare wa heya ni hairu toki, kanarazu shitsurei shimasu to iimasu.
He always says 'excuse me' when entering a room.
電話を切る前に、失礼しますと伝えました。
Denwa o kiru mae ni, shitsurei shimasu to tsutaemashita.
I said 'excuse me' before hanging up the phone.