English–Japanese

“apology” in Japanese

Japanese

Also申し訳 (mōshiwake) · 謝罪 (shazai)

Pronunciation

Romajiwabi

Example

彼はすぐに詫びを入れました。kare wa su gu ni wa bi o i re ma shi ta

He apologized right away.

Illustration for 詫び (apology)

How to say “apology” in Japanese

“Apology” in Japanese is 詫び (wabi).

It presents regret for causing trouble as a step toward restoring a strained relationship.

Full entry for 詫び: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 詫び

失礼な発言について、彼女は手紙で詫びを伝えました。shitsu rei na hatsu gen ni tsu i te kano jo wa te gami de wa bi o tsuta e ma shi ta

She sent a letter of apology for her rude remark.

Tips for using 詫び

  • English speakers may connect this noun with formal apologies because it commonly describes a deliberate acknowledgment of harm rather than a casual expression of sympathy.

Other Japanese words for “apology”

ご迷惑をかけて申し訳ありません。go mei waku o ka ke te mō shi wake a ri ma se n

I am sorry for causing trouble.

彼の謝罪を受け入れました。kare no sha zai o u ke i re ma shi ta

I accepted his apology.

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