しつれいしました
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Polite past form of the verb 『しつれいする』 (shitsurei suru, 'to be rude'). Used as a set expression to apologize or excuse oneself in formal contexts.
Theme
In the office, User accidentally bumps into their colleague Tanaka-san and needs to apologize politely.
しつれいしました
しつれいしました
Excuse me., I'm sorry.
Basics & EssentialsGreetings & Expressions
Memory Hook
Imagine you accidentally bump into someone and say 'Shit, I'm really sorry!' — the 'shit' part sounds like 『しつれい』 (shitsurei, 'rude'), and you add 『しました』 (shimashita, 'did') to make it polite: 'Shit-really-she-mashed-it' → しつれいしました (shitsurei shimashita, 'Excuse me., I'm sorry.').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『しつれいしました』 (shitsurei shimashita, 'Excuse me., I'm sorry.') is commonly used in formal or polite situations, such as when leaving a meeting, interrupting someone, or apologizing for a minor mistake. It shows respect and humility, and is often paired with a bow.
Forms
Base: しつれいしましたPolite past form of the verb 『しつれいする』 (shitsurei suru, 'to be rude'). Used as a set expression to apologize or excuse oneself in formal contexts.