A1 Expression Formal

失礼します

shitsurei shimasu

Excuse me/Pardon me

Practice it

Meaning

A polite phrase for excusing oneself or indicating one is leaving.

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Cultural Background

It is often accompanied by a bow. Leaving before your boss without saying this is considered rude.

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The Bow

Always bow slightly when saying this to increase politeness.

Meaning

A polite phrase for excusing oneself or indicating one is leaving.

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The Bow

Always bow slightly when saying this to increase politeness.

Test Yourself

Which is the correct way to enter a boss's office?

A: こんにちは B: 失礼します

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

Shitsurei shimasu is the standard professional greeting for entry.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the correct way to enter a boss's office? Choose A1

A: こんにちは B: 失礼します

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

Shitsurei shimasu is the standard professional greeting for entry.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it sounds too stiff. Use 'ja ne' instead.

Related Phrases

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お先に失礼します

specialized form

Leaving before you

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すみません

contrast

Sorry/Excuse me

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失礼いたしました

builds on

I was rude

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