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Shitsurei Shimasu — Entering and Leaving Right

失礼します

しつれいします

Excuse me for leaving / entering (formal)

Nuance

Said when entering a room, leaving early, hanging up after a call, or passing in front of someone.

Cultural note

Leaving the office: お先に失礼します (I leave before you—sorry). A core office phrase.

Examples

  • お先に失礼します。

    I'm leaving before you—excuse me.

    Leaving work while others stay

  • 失礼します。

    Excuse me.

    Entering a meeting room

Common mistakes

  • Leaving without any phrase
  • Using さようなら when leaving the office

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