失礼

しつれい

Impoliteness; Excuse me (polite)

N4noun·shitsurei

How to remember it

失 (lose) + 礼 (courtesy) — losing courtesy, i.e., being rude or excusing oneself.

Example sentences

  • 失礼します。

    しつれいします。

    Excuse me. (entering/leaving)

  • 遅くなって失礼しました。

    おそくなってしつれいしました。

    I'm sorry for being late.

Usage

Polite/humble register; common when entering, leaving, or apologizing.

Related words

礼儀無礼ごめんなさい

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