How to say excuse me in Japanese?

  • Japanese honorifics
  • Japanese phrases
  • Polite expressions in Japanese

To say excuse me in Japanese, you can use the phrase 'sumimasen'. It is a polite way to get someone's attention or to apologize. 'Sumimasen' can also be used to say sorry or to ask for help. It is a commonly used phrase in Japan.

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