How to say sorry in Japanese?

To say sorry in Japanese, you can use the phrase 'sumimasen' (すみません). It is a polite way to apologize or to get someone's attention. Another common phrase is 'gomen nasai' (ごめんなさい), which is more formal and used in more serious situations.

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