すまない
Meanings
I-adjective
1. inexcusable; unjustifiable; unpardonable (Usually kana)
2. sorry; remorseful; apologetic; conscience-stricken; contrite (Usually kana)
Interjection
3. excuse me; (I'm) sorry; thank you (Usually kana)
Other spellings
済まない
Kanji in other spellings
Examples11
すまない
Excuse me, but I'm tied up now.
待たせて
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
私
I'm sorry about my mistake.
すまない
Would you mind if I borrowed your car?
ジョー、
Excuse me, Joe, can I use your phone?
彼女
I feel sorry for her.