pardon

IPA(Pronunciation)

Interjection

Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.

Japanese Meaning

相手の発言が聞き取れなかった場合、もう一度言ってもらうよう求めるための表現

He mumbled the number, and she replied, 'pardon?'

彼が番号を小さくつぶやくと、彼女は「すみません？」と聞き返した。

Sense（1）

Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.