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What does すまない (sumanai) mean?

すまない means sorry; feeling guilty, unforgivable.

Quick facts
Readingすまない
Romajisumanai
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
すまない
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworksumanai

sorry; feeling guilty, unforgivable

casual

Example sentences

  • Sorry to keep you waiting.

  • I'm really sorry for causing you trouble.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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