すまなそう

Meanings

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sorry-looking; apologetic; remorseful

usually written using kana alone

Describes a person's expression, attitude, or manner that shows they feel sorry or guilty. Often used when someone looks like they want to apologize.

彼かれは済すまなそうな顔かおで謝あやまった。
He apologized with a sorry look on his face.
遅ち刻こくして、すまなそうに頭あたまを下さげた。
Being late, he bowed his head apologetically.