Japanese Word · Native
失礼します
excuse me
Pronunciation: shitsurei shimasu
Meaning
A polite phrase used when entering, leaving, interrupting, or otherwise imposing on someone.
Example
会議中に失礼します。
Excuse me for interrupting the meeting.
Practice tips
- Practice 失礼します out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for native-level learners.