ごめんなさい

Definition

A sincere apology used when you have done something wrong or inconvenienced someone.

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Etymology

'ごめんなさい' (gomen nasai) is derived from the verb 'ごめん' (gomen), a more casual form of apology, which emphasizes the speaker's remorse.

How & Where It’s Used

'ごめんなさい' is typically informal and is used in everyday spoken interactions, suitable for friends and family. For more formal apologies, '申し訳ありません' (moushiwake arimasen) is used.

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