pardon me

Phrase

idiomatic Canada US

(idiomatic) Sorry; said as an apology. / (idiomatic) Polite expression used to soften a contradiction. / (idiomatic, Canada, US) Polite expression to ask someone to repeat an utterance.

Japanese Meaning

謝罪の意を示す「ごめんなさい」または「失礼しました」の意味で使われる表現。 / 反論や指摘を和らげるための丁寧な表現、例えば「そうですね…」の前置きとして使う表現。 / 相手の発言が聞き取れなかった際に、丁寧に繰り返しを求める表現、例えば「もう一度お願いします」といった意味合い。

What is this buttons?

Pardon me, I didn't realize this seat was taken.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

すみません、この席が既に取られているとは気づきませんでした。

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Sense（1）

(idiomatic) Sorry; said as an apology.

Pardon me for stepping on your foot.

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Sense（2）

(idiomatic) Polite expression used to soften a contradiction.

Pardon me, but that is not true.

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Sense（3）

(idiomatic, Canada, US) Polite expression to ask someone to repeat an utterance.

Pardon me, I didn't hear you.

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