sorry in Japanese
sorry in Japanese is すみません, 申し訳, 恐縮 — sorry means feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
sorry in Japanese
すみません
Pronounced: sumimasen
(of a person) Regretful or apologetic for one's actions.
申し訳
Pronounced: mōshiwake
(of a person) Regretful or apologetic for one's actions.
恐縮
Pronounced: kyōshuku
(of a person) Grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
残念
Pronounced: zannen
(of a person) Grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
遺憾
Pronounced: ikan
(of a person) Grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
かわいそう
Pronounced: kawaisō
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
残念
Pronounced: zannen
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
気の毒
Pronounced: kinodoku
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
遺憾
Pronounced: ikan
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
すみません
Pronounced: sumimasen
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
ごめんなさい
Pronounced: gomennasai
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
失礼
Pronounced: shitsurei
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
ごめん
Pronounced: gomen
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
すまない
Pronounced: sumanai
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
申し訳
Pronounced: mōshiwake
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
え
Pronounced: e
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
もう一回
Pronounced: mōikkai
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
もう一度
Pronounced: mōichido
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
もう一度いってください
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
何
Pronounced: nani
Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
What does "sorry" mean?
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adj Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
"I'm sorry I forgot your birthday."
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adj Feeling sad or sympathetic about a loss or misfortune.
"I was sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing."
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adj Pitifully poor or inadequate.
"The team put in a sorry performance in the final."
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interjection Used to apologize or express regret.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to step on your foot."
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sorry in a sentence
- I'm sorry I forgot your birthday.
- She felt sorry for shouting at her little brother.
- I was sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing.
- We are all sorry to hear that your dog is ill.
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What is "sorry" in Japanese?
"sorry" in Japanese is すみません, 申し訳, 恐縮. sorry means: Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
How do you pronounce すみません?
"sorry" in Japanese is すみません, pronounced "sumimasen".
How do you use "sorry" in a sentence?
Example: "I'm sorry I forgot your birthday." In Japanese, "sorry" is すみません, 申し訳, 恐縮.
Are there other ways to say "sorry" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 16 translations listed for "sorry": すみません, 申し訳, 恐縮, 残念, 遺憾, かわいそう.
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