Japanese phrase

お悔やみ申し上げます。 o ku ya mi mō shi a ge ma su

Meaning

Please accept my condolences.

When to use it

Shows respect and sympathy after a death. It is a solemn expression used with someone who is grieving, especially in formal conversations and written messages.

Example dialogue

祖父が亡くなりました。 so fu ga na ku na ri ma shi ta

My grandfather passed away.

お悔やみ申し上げます。 o ku ya mi mō shi a ge ma su

Please accept my condolences.

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