How do you say "すみません (Sumimasen)" in Japanese?

"すみません (Sumimasen)" in Japanese means "Sorry / Excuse me". 「すみません」 (Sumimasen) is a versatile phrase used to express apology, gratitude, or to get someone's attention. The level of politeness is considered standard, suitable for most daily situations. Other ways to say sorry exist, such as 「ごめんなさい」(Gomennasai), which is more direct and used for deeper apologies.

Can you give an example of "すみません (Sumimasen)" in a sentence?

"すみません遅れました" which translates to "Sorry / Excuse me"

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