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Translation
ごめんなさい
Romanization
Gomen nasai
Pronunciation
goh-men nah-sigh
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
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ごめんなさい — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "sorry".
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You say "ごめんなさい" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Gomen nasai", and a simple pronunciation cue is "goh-men nah-sigh".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "goh-men nah-sigh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Gomen nasai".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.