Two essential phrases When it comes to understanding Japanese, few phrases are more essential than sumimasen and gomenasai. Both of these are frequently translated as “I’m sorry.” Naturally, given Japan’s well-deserved reputation as a polite society, these two phrases will get you through a lot of situations in Japanese culture. But which one should you … Continue reading Understanding Japanese: Sumimasen (済みません) vs. Gomenasai (御免なさい)