すまない
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Base phrase form. A casual apology expression, typically used by men. Example: 『遅れてすまない』 (okurete sumanai, 'sorry for being late').
Theme
At a café, User accidentally bumps into Akira, a stranger, and apologizes for the mishap.
すまない
すまない
sorry (phrase)
Basics & EssentialsGreetings & Expressions
Memory Hook
Think of someone saying 'sorry' while looking 'sumo' (すまない sumanai sounds like 'sumo') — 'Sumo sorry!' → すまない (sumanai, 'sorry').
Cultural Note
『すまない』 (sumanai, 'sorry') is a casual, masculine apology often used among friends or in informal settings. It's less formal than 『すみません』 (sumimasen, 'excuse me / Sorry') and can convey a sense of guilt or regret.
Forms
Base: すまないBase phrase form. A casual apology expression, typically used by men. Example: 『遅れてすまない』 (okurete sumanai, 'sorry for being late').