御免
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Base noun form. Used to politely decline or refuse something. Often appears in set phrases like 『御免ください』 (gomen kudasai, 'excuse me').
Theme
At a work meeting, User is offered extra tasks by their colleague Mr. Tanaka and needs to decline politely.
御免
ごめん
declining (something)
Basics & EssentialsGreetings & Expressions
Memory Hook
Imagine someone offering you something, and you wave your hand saying 'Go, men!' to decline. 'Go men' → 御免 (gomen, 'declining').
Cultural Note
『御免』 (gomen) is often used in polite expressions like 『御免ください』 (gomen kudasai, 'excuse me / May I come in?') or 『御免なさい』 (gomen nasai, 'I'm sorry'), but as a standalone noun, it can mean declining or refusal in formal contexts.
Forms
Base: 御免Base noun form. Used to politely decline or refuse something. Often appears in set phrases like 『御免ください』 (gomen kudasai, 'excuse me').