すみません
sumimasenexpression★Beginner
formal
Excuse me, sorry, I'm sorry
すみません、遅れました。
I'm sorry I'm late.
すみません、ちょっと手伝ってください。
Excuse me, can you help me a bit?
💡
A polite expression used to apologize or get someone's attention.
Collocations
すみませんねI'm sorry, aren't I?
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
すみませんでしたphrase
I'm sorry (past tense)
💡Pro Tip
Politeness Level
Use 'すみません' in formal situations. For more casual apologies, use 'ごめん' or 'すまん'.
📖Word Origin
From the verb '済む' (sumu) meaning 'to be finished' and the polite suffix '-ます' (-masu).
📝Usage Notes
Use in formal situations to apologize or show respect.
Word Breakdown
すみ
to be finished
rootませ
polite suffix
suffix和英辞典