What does 御免 mean?
御免 is a Japanese interjection meaning “sorry, pardon” in English. It can also be translated as “no thanks, out of the question” depending on context. It is written as 御免 in kanji, ごめん in hiragana, and gomen in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
待たせてごめん。
Sorry to have kept you waiting.
自分の手を汚すようなことだけはごめんだ。
I don't want to get my hands dirty.