Translation and Meaning of: 済みません - sumimasen
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 済みません (sumimasen) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: sumimasen
Kana: すみません
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: sorry excuse me
Meaning in English: sorry;excuse me
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Explanation and Etymology - (済みません) sumimasen
済みません is a Japanese expression that means "sorry" or "I'm sorry". It is made up of two Kanji: 済 (leaves) which means "complete" or "finish" and ません (Masen) which is a negative form of the verb ます (MASU) that indicates respect and politeness. Therefore, the expression can be translated literally as "is not completed" or "not ended", indicating an apology for something that has not been done or completed correctly. It is a very common expression in Japan and is used in various situations, from formal apology to informal everyday situations.How to Write in Japanese - (済みません) sumimasen
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (済みません) sumimasen:
Synonyms and Similar - (済みません) sumimasen
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
申し訳ありません; 謝罪します; ごめんなさい
Words containing: 済みません
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Words with the same pronunciation: すみません sumimasen
Example Sentences - (済みません) sumimasen
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "sorry excuse me" é "(済みません) sumimasen". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.