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- excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; I beg your pardonword usually written using kana alonepolite (teineigo) languageused to apologize or get someone's attention
- thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too muchword usually written using kana alonepolite (teineigo) language
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- excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; I beg your pardon
- thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
This usage is often employed to get someone's attention or to apologize for an inconvenience or mistake.
This meaning expresses gratitude, often in response to a generous gesture or gift, indicating that the speaker feels the act was perhaps more than necessary.
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、、excuse me, I apologize、、thank you for waiting、、excuse me, could you say that again?I beg your pardon, but…、、excuse me, please help me、、きごう?excuse me, is there a problem?、、きごう?excuse me, could you please tell me the way?、、I'm sorry, I received a phone callI'm truly sorry、、excuse me, I beg your pardon (formal)
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