One Word, Three Meanings: Sumimasen
To say Excuse me / Sorry / Thank you in Japanese, say すみません (sumimasen).
This is the most powerful word in Japan. It's 'Excuse me', 'Sorry', AND 'Thank you' all at once.
すみません
sumimasen
Excuse me / Sorry / Thank you
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- すみません sumimasen Sumimasen.
- Use it to get a waiter's attention, apologize for bumping into someone, or say thanks when someone helps you. Use it to get a waiter's attention, apologize for bumping into someone, or say thanks when someone helps you.
- すみません！ sumimasen! Excuse me!
- すみません、ありがとうございます sumimasen, arigatō gozaimasu Sorry (for bothering you), thank you!
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