A1 Expression Formal

お先に失礼します

osaki ni shitsurei shimasu

Excuse me for leaving first

Meaning

A polite phrase used when leaving work or a gathering before others.

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Cultural Background

Leaving before your boss is traditionally frowned upon. This phrase helps mitigate that. Leaving early is usually a personal choice, so no apology is needed.

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The Bow

Always bow slightly when saying this phrase to add sincerity.

Meaning

A polite phrase used when leaving work or a gathering before others.

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The Bow

Always bow slightly when saying this phrase to add sincerity.

Test Yourself

Which is the most appropriate way to leave the office?

What do you say to your boss?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: お先に失礼します

This is the standard polite expression for leaving work.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most appropriate way to leave the office? Choose A1

What do you say to your boss?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: お先に失礼します

This is the standard polite expression for leaving work.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is very polite.

Related Phrases

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お疲れ様です

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Good work.

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