Illustration: At the entrance to a Japanese apartment, a visiting colleague has put on her shoes and collected her shoulder bag. Before stepping through the open front door, she turns back and gives the host a small, respectful bow.

JLPT N5expressionLevel estimated by Bebop

失しつ礼れい

shitsurei

excuse me, goodbye

Often used as 失礼します when interrupting or leaving. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. ちょっと失礼しつれいします。

    Excuse me a minute.

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  2. あのー、失礼しつれいですが。

    Excuse me.

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  3. ではこれで失礼しつれいします。

    I am afraid I must be going now.

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Kanji in 失礼

  • 失lose; errorOnシツKunうしなう・うせる
  • 礼salute; bowOnレイ・ライ

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