失礼ですが
shitsurei desu ga
Polite
Translations
1.
excuse me, but
2.
pardon me, but
Notes
The phrase '失礼ですが' is often used as a polite preface to a question or request, especially when interrupting someone or asking for personal information. It softens the impact of the question and shows respect.
Tags
#politeness
#apology
#conversation
Examples
失礼ですが、お名前を伺ってもよろしいですか？
Shitsurei desu ga, onamae o ukagatte mo yoroshii desu ka?
Excuse me, but may I ask your name?
失礼ですが、こちらに座ってもいいですか？
Shitsurei desu ga, kochira ni suwatte mo ii desu ka?
Pardon me, but may I sit here?