Hiragana: すみません
Katakana: スミマセン

Romaji: sumimasen
English Meaning: I'm sorry!, Excuse me!

Example Sentences:

あんなことして、すみませんでした。
an'na koto shite, sumimasen deshita.
I'm sorry for what I did.
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すみませんが、私には何もできません。
sumimasen ga, watashi ni wa nani mo dekimasen.
I'm sorry, but my hands are tied.
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すみません、お勘定お願いします。
sumimasen, okanjō onegai shimasu.
Can I have the bill please.
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すみません、これは注文していません!
sumimasen, kore wa chūmon shite imasen!
Excuse me, I didn't order this!
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