Interjection (kandoushi)
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
Usually written using kana alonesee ごめんなさい
待たせてごめん。Sorry to have kept you waiting. may I come in?
Usually written using kana alonesee ごめんください
Noun
permission; leave; license
Usually written using kana aloneHonorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
dismissal; discharge
Usually written using kana aloneHonorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
not wanting; objecting to; being fed up with; wishing to avoid
Usually written using kana aloneusu. as 〜はごめんだ
Also written ご免【ごめん】