Japanese Language Basic Program

1-1 Greetings

UNIT 4-9　Basic Greetings

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There is another expression used for making apologies.

gomennasaい。 I'm sorry for what I have done or might have done.
「sumimasen」 sounds rather formal or sometimes businesslike. So, to INSIDERS or YOUNGERS, especially to children,「gomennasa い」 is preferable because it sounds more gentle and friendly.

Practice the expression at least three times.

gommennasaい。×3　　　

Read and say the expression each time.

1.You tried to hold your friend's baby and accidentally make it cry.
2.You borrowed your friend's pen and lost it.
3.You lightly stepped on someone's foot on the train.
4.You cannot accept your friend's invitation.
5.You become a little late when meeting someone for a date.