N2
あしからず (ashikarazu)
あしからず
I'm sorry (but I can't do that), please don't take offense, please excuse me
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A polite and somewhat formal way to decline a request or deliver bad news, asking for understanding. Often used with a negative implication (e.g., 'I can't'). (相手に不都合な事柄を伝える際に、理解や許しを求める丁寧な表現です。)
📝 Example Sentences
本日は満席ですので、あしからずご了承ください。
We are fully booked today, so please excuse us.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "あしからず"!
大変申し訳ありませんが、本日は定休日ですので、_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 相手に不都合な事態を伝える際に、理解を求める丁寧な表現です。
English: A polite expression used when conveying an inconvenience to someone, asking for understanding.
English: A polite expression used when conveying an inconvenience to someone, asking for understanding.
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