お忙しいところ恐れ入りますが
おいそがしいところおそれいりますが
Sorry to bother you while busy, but...
POINTrequest request phrase
Keigo/Manners
Japanese Keigo Email Phrases
Japanese honorific language explained with real scenarios and politeness levels. Example phrases · NG warnings · 9-language parallel translations
This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Japanese Keigo Email 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 Keigo Email 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
- request cushion words
- expression of refusal
- Thank you email
- reminder phrase
Practice Phrases (8 Total)
ご検討のほどよろしくお願い申し上げます
ごけんとうのほどよろしくおねがいもうしあげます
Please consider.
POINTClosing the request
大変恐縮ではございますが
たいへんきょうしゅくではございますが
I deeply apologize, but...
POINTDecline cushion
今回は見送らせていただきます
こんかいはみおくらせていただきます
We'll pass this time.
POINTsoft refusal
重ねて御礼申し上げます
かさねておれいもうしあげます
I thank you again.
POINTthanks for the emphasis
催促がましく恐れ入りますが
さいそくがましくおそれいりますが
Sorry to press, but...
POINTreminder words
ご回答いただけますと幸いです
ごかいとういただけますとさいわいです
Your reply would be appreciated.
POINTsoft request
何卒よろしくお願い申し上げます
なにとぞよろしくおねがいもうしあげます
Thank you kindly.
POINTsuperlative knot
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Practice with ECHO App →Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is “urgent” OK?
A. A little rude to outsiders. Only close friends and short messages.
Q. Within how many hours will you receive a reply?
A. Estimated time is within 24 hours. If it is difficult, please let me know that I will reply after checking.
Q. Is a greeting necessary for CC?
A. Write “CC: Mr.○○” in the recipient field and briefly mention it at the beginning of the text.