ご
　
め
　
ん

interjection

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. I'm sorry, my apologies, excuse me, pardon me.
  2. may I come in?.

noun

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. permission, leave, license. Honorific or respectful language.
  2. dismissal, discharge. Honorific or respectful language.
  3. not wanting, objecting to, being fed up with, wishing to avoid. Usu. as 〜はごめんだ.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
　
ご
　
め
　
ん
 ごめん ✔
ご
御
めん
免
 御免 ごめん ✔
　
ご
めん
免
 ご免 ごめん ✔
　
ゴ
　
メ
　
ン
 ゴメン