失礼

失礼

"失礼" means "rudeness" or "discourtesy," and can also imply "excuse me" in polite contexts.

In this polite question, '失礼' is used as an expression of politeness to excuse oneself before asking a potentially intrusive or personal question.

失礼ですが、お名前は何ですか？

Excuse me, but may I know your name?

Here, '失礼' describes the action of being rude or ill-mannered in a specific social situation.

会議中に電話を使うのは失礼です。

Using a phone during a meeting is impolite.

In this sentence, '失礼' is part of an expression used to politely excuse oneself from an ongoing situation, such as leaving a meeting.

途中で失礼しますが、次の予定があります。

Pardon me for interrupting, but I have another appointment.