ごめんなさい

gomen nasai

expression★Beginner

formal

Excuse me, sorry, apology

ごめんなさい、遅れました。

Sorry, I'm late.

💡

A polite way to apologize or say excuse me.

ごめんなさいexcuse me, sorry

すみませんphrase

excuse me

Use ごめんなさい in formal situations or when showing respect.

From the verb 'gomennasai' which is a polite form of 'gomenu', to apologize.

Use in formal situations to show respect.

ごめん

apology

root

なさい

please

suffix

✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN