御ご免めん被こうむる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

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

• 部ぶ長ちょうに御ご免めん被こうむって、早そう退たいさせていただきました。

  I received permission from the department head and was allowed to leave early.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

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.

• お先さきに御ご免めん被こうむります。

  I'll take my leave now (with your permission).

expression, godan verb (-ru)

refuse; beg off; decline

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.

• 今こん回かいは御ご免めん被こうむりますが、またの機き会かいにお願ねがいします。

  I must beg off this time, but please invite me again.