失礼
失礼する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 失礼する | 失礼しない |
| Polite | 失礼します | 失礼しません |
| Past polite | 失礼しました | 失礼しませんでした |
| Past | 失礼した | 失礼しなかった |
| Te-form | 失礼して | 失礼しないで |
| Desire | 失礼したい | 失礼したくない |
| Potential | 失礼できる | 失礼できない |
| Passive | 失礼される | 失礼されない |
| Causative | 失礼させる | 失礼させない |
| Causative passive | 失礼させられる | 失礼させられない |
| Volitional | 失礼しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 失礼しましょう | |
| Imperative | 失礼しろ | 失礼するな |
| Conditional | 失礼すれば | 失礼しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 失礼したら | 失礼しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, na-adjective
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy
Refers to behavior that lacks proper manners or respect. Can be used as a noun, na-adjective, or suru-verb (失礼する/失礼な). Often used in apologies or self-deprecation.
See also: 無礼
That way of speaking is rude.
Leaving early might be considered impolite.
Fixed expression used when entering or leaving a room, interrupting, or taking one's leave. Often shortened from 失礼します. The 'goodbye' sense is a polite way to depart.
See also: 失礼します
He said 'Excuse me' and left the room.
Well then, I'll take my leave now.
noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
Polite suru-verb meaning to leave a place or a person's presence. Often used in formal or business settings.
I'll be leaving now (before you).
He excused himself during the meeting.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に失礼だto be rude to someone
It's rude to say something like that to him.
- 〈場所〉を失礼するto excuse oneself and leave a place
I'll excuse myself from the meeting room now.
- 失礼な〈事〉を言うto say something rude
I accidentally said something rude.
- 失礼な態度をとるto take a rude attitude (toward someone)
He acted rudely toward the teacher.