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VocabJLPT N1

I'm sorry

NounPlace

Definitions

1. I'm sorry
2. my apologies
3. may I come in?
4. permission

This is a casual expression used to apologize or say "sorry," and it is also used to ask for permission to enter or excuse oneself. You may recognize it from the more polite form used when knocking on a door or entering a room, as well as in everyday apologies among friends and family.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I hate that I'm the kind of person who says "Sorry, I forgot" as an excuse.

Sentence 2

I'm sorry for changing the schedule on our end.

Sentence 3

I shouted "Sorry!" at his back as he walked away.

Sentence 4

Did I bump into you near the station just now? That was totally my bad!

Sentence 5

You're that upset? I was just joking — sorry.