御免被る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 御免被る | 御免被らない |
| Polite | 御免被ります | 御免被りません |
| Past polite | 御免被りました | 御免被りませんでした |
| Past | 御免被った | 御免被らなかった |
| Te-form | 御免被って | 御免被らないで |
| Desire | 御免被りたい | 御免被りたくない |
| Potential | 御免被れる | 御免被れない |
| Passive | 御免被られる | 御免被られない |
| Causative | 御免被らせる | 御免被らせない |
| Causative passive | 御免被らせられるalso 御免被らされる | 御免被らせられないalso 御免被らされない |
| Volitional | 御免被ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 御免被りましょう | |
| Imperative | 御免被れ | 御免被るな |
| Conditional | 御免被れば | 御免被らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 御免被ったら | 御免被らなかったら |
receive permission; get the go-ahead
Humble expression used when one receives permission from a superior or authority. Often used in formal or business contexts.
See also: 御免を蒙る
I received permission from the department head and was allowed to leave early.
take one's leave; retire (with permission)
Humble way of saying one is leaving or retiring, implying one has obtained permission to do so. Often used when excusing oneself from a gathering or stepping down from a position.
I'll take my leave now (with your permission).
Humble way of refusing or begging off from a request or duty, often with a sense of asking for forgiveness. Can be used when declining an invitation or task.
I must beg off this time, but please invite me again.