すまない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | すまない | すまなくない |
| Polite | すまないです | すまなくないですalso すまなくありません |
| Past polite | すまなかったです | すまなくなかったですalso すまなくありませんでした |
| Past | すまなかった | すまなくなかった |
| Te-form | すまなくて | すまなくなくて |
| Adverbial | すまなく | |
| Conditional | すまなければ | すまなくなければ |
| Tara conditional | すまなかったら | すまなくなかったら |
inexcusable; unjustifiable; unpardonable
Describes an act or situation that cannot be excused or justified; often used in negative form すまないこと or すまないと思う.
What he did is inexcusable.
Expresses personal regret or a feeling of being sorry; often used as a casual apology, similar to すみません but more informal and masculine.
Sorry I'm late.
I feel sorry for causing you trouble.
Used as a casual interjection for apologizing or expressing gratitude; similar to すみません but more informal and typically used among close friends or by men.
See also: すみません
Excuse me, let me through.
Thanks, you really helped me out.
I feel sorry for causing everyone trouble.
I regret having done something unforgivable to him.
Sorry about that, you really helped me out.