N4
もうしわけありません (moushiwake arimasen)
申し訳ありません
I am sorry; excuse me; I apologize
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A very polite and formal way to apologize, implying deep regret or that there is no excuse. More formal than 「ごめんなさい」 or 「すみません」. Often used in business settings, to superiors, or when expressing significant regret for an inconvenience or mistake.
📝 Example Sentences
ご迷惑をおかけして、誠に申し訳ありません。
I am truly sorry for causing you inconvenience.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "申し訳ありません"!
お客様に不便をおかけし、大変_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: お客様に不便をかけた際に使う、丁寧な謝罪の言葉です。
English: This is a polite apology used when causing inconvenience to a customer.
English: This is a polite apology used when causing inconvenience to a customer.
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