Meaning

Primary

Sorry

Alternative

I Beg Your Pardon

Word Type

noun, interjection

Explanation

An honorable excuse is all I have, and that is no good. I'm sorry and I beg your pardon.

Reading

ごめん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

御免。流石に今日の今日で、空港まで迎えに行くのは無理だわ。もうちょっと早く言ってくれたらよかったのに。

Sorry. I won’t be able to pick you up at the airport today. You should’ve asked me earlier.

Kanji Composition