失礼します - Excuse me
- Pronounce
- しつれいします ( shitsureishimasu )
- Usage
- Unknown
- Vocab Class
- This is a Phrase . What is a Phrase ?
Detailed meaning
This is a fixed phrase used in polite situations. It literally means 'Allow me to bother you'. It is used to indicate you're going to do something less polite and may be bothering someone. It can be used in several situations, for example: When entering someone's office or meeting room, Leaving the office after a work day (before other people), Walking in front of other audience in a theater, Or when having to touch someone's body (used by hair-stylists, cloth shop sales assistants, airport security staff, ..).
Sample sentences with 失礼します
- 失礼します
- Excuse me
Kanji used in 失礼します
