🤝 Basics & Manners
How to say “I am sorry” in Japanese
ごめんなさい
Gomennasai
normal / slow
Word-by-word breakdown
- ごめんなさいgomennasaipardon me / sorry
Usage & culture tip
A sincere personal apology to friends or people your age when you made a small mistake.
Good for: Everyday greetings and polite manners, useful from your very first day in Japan.