Japanese Phrases: しつれいします

Common Japanese Phrases: しつれいします – Review Notes

Today we learned two polite Japanese expressions for entering or leaving a room. In these notes we will learn the literal meanings and we will go over some other ways that you can use these expressions.

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Number 1:

★　Shitsureishimasu literally means “I will do something rude.”

★　When entering or leaving a room, shitsureishimasu is a polite expression that means “excuse my interrupting.”

★　You can also use shitsureishimasu before doing something rude, such as answering your cell phone during dinner. In this case, it is like “excuse me.”

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Number 2:

★　Shitsureishimashita is the past tense of Shitsureishimasu.

★　Shitsureishimashita literally means, “I did something rude.”

★　Shitsureishimashita is a polite expression to use when you are leaving the room.

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Conclusion:

Shitsureishimasu and shitsureishimashita are common expressions in Japan. They are especially helpful in the workplace, where manners matter most.

When leaving from work before their coworkers or their boss, Japanese people often say “osaki ni shitsureishimasu” which basically means “excuse me for leaving before you.”

This expression is also used instead of saying “goodbye” when hanging up the phone. Of course, this expression is very formal so when talking with friends on the phone, you will not use this.

So, although it is said in different situations, shitsureishimasu is always used to excuse some behavior that is considered to be rude.

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しつれいします。

けいおん！K-ON!

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