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🇯🇵 How to Say Sorry in Japanese

sorry in Japanese
ごめんなさい
gomen nasai

The standard way to say sorry in Japanese — safe in any situation.

More ways to say sorry in Japanese

すみませんsumimasen
the all-purpose sorry / excuse me / even thank you
ごめんgomen
casual
申し訳ありませんmōshiwake arimasen
deep and formal — business apologies

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