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Japanese Apology Keigo Phrases

Japanese honorific language explained with real scenarios and politeness levels. Example phrases · NG warnings · 9-language parallel translations

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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Japanese Apology Keigo Phrases" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

What this page helps you say in Japan

This page focuses on Japanese Apology Keigo Phrases and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

What You'll Learn on This Page

a mild apology
business apology
Apology for serious incident
written apology

Practice Phrases (8 Total)

恐れ入ります

おそれいります

Excuse me / Thank you.

POINTlight scene

申し訳ございません

もうしわけございません

I'm sorry.

POINTbusiness apology

大変申し訳ございません

たいへんもうしわけございません

I'm truly sorry.

POINTserious mistake

心よりお詫び申し上げます

こころよりおわびもうしあげます

I apologize from my heart.

POINTformal written apology

ご迷惑をおかけしました

ごめいわくをおかけしました

I caused you trouble.

POINTApology for the impact

不手際のあった旨、お詫びいたします

ふてぎわのあったむね、おわびいたします

I apologize for the oversight.

POINTClarification of mistakes

弁解の余地もございません

べんかいのよちもございません

There is no excuse.

POINTdeep reflection

二度とこのようなことがないよう努めます

にどとこのようなことがないようつとめます

I'll ensure this never happens again.

POINTpreventive measure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What should be the subject line of the email apology?

A. “[Apology] Regarding ○○” is the standard.

Q. Should I apologize in person?

A. As a general rule, for serious cases, a visit and apology is required. Make an appointment in advance.

Q. What about the follow-up after the apology?

A. We have proposed measures to prevent recurrence and will be cautious for the time being.

Japanese Apology Keigo Phrases

What this page helps you say in Japan

What You'll Learn on This Page

Practice Phrases (8 Total)

Frequently Asked Questions

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