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What does すみません (sumimasen) mean?

すみません means excuse me; sorry; thank you.

Quick facts
Readingすみません
Romajisumimasen
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
すみません
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworksumimasen

excuse me; sorry; thank you

polite

Example sentences

  • Sorry for being late.

  • Excuse me, where is the restroom?

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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.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.