expression
excuse me (when passing in front of someone)
A set polite expression used when crossing in front of someone, especially in narrow spaces or when blocking their view. Equivalent to 'excuse me for passing in front of you'.
人の前を通るときは「前を失礼します」と言いましょう。
When passing in front of someone, say 'mae o shitsurei shimasu'.
すみません、前を失礼します。
Excuse me, I'm passing in front of you.
A common apology or 'excuse me'. 前を失礼します is more formal and situation-specific.
A fixed polite phrase combining 前 (mae, 'front') + を + 失礼します (shitsurei shimasu, 'excuse me').