Japanese phrase
ご迷惑をおかけしてすみません。 go mei waku o o ka ke shi te su mi ma se n
Meaning
I am sorry for the inconvenience I have caused.
When to use it
Gives a polite apology for inconveniencing someone. The wording is respectful and suitable for both work situations and considerate everyday speech.
Example dialogue
急な変更になり、ご迷惑をおかけしてすみません。 kyū na hen kō ni na ri go mei waku o o ka ke shi te su mi ma se n
I am sorry for the inconvenience caused by this sudden change.
いえいえ、大丈夫です。 i e i e dai jō bu de su
Not at all. It is fine.