Traducción y Significado de: 失礼しました - shitsureishimashita

Explicación y Etimología - (失礼しました) shitsureishimashita

失礼しました is a Japanese expression that can be translated as "apologize" or "was rude on my part". It is an polite way to apologize in Japanese and is often used in formal or informal situations. The word is composed of three kanjis: 失 (shitsu), which means "loss" or "error";礼 (king), which means "respect" or "tag"; and しました (shimashita), which is the past form of the verb する (suru), which means "to do". The etymology of expression dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when the etiquette was highly valued in Japanese society. At the time, it was common to use formal expressions to apologize, such as "失礼いたしました" (Shitsurei Itashimashita), which means "it was rude on my part." Over time, the expression was simplified to "失礼しました" (Shitsurei Shimashita), which is the most common form used today.