Japanese phrase
お待たせしました。 o ma ta se shi ma shi ta
Meaning
Sorry to keep you waiting.
When to use it
Apologizes politely for making someone wait. It is commonly used when arriving late or returning after a delay, with a respectful but warm tone.
Example dialogue
お待たせしました。 o ma ta se shi ma shi ta
Sorry to keep you waiting.
いえいえ、大丈夫です。 i e i e dai jō bu de su
No worries.