Japanese Word · Native
お先に失礼します
excuse me for leaving before you
Pronunciation: osaki ni shitsurei shimasu
Meaning
A polite workplace formula used when leaving while colleagues remain.
Example
仕事が終わったので、お先に失礼します。
My work is finished, so please excuse me for leaving before you.
Practice tips
- Practice お先に失礼します 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.