Japanese phrase

突然伺って申し訳ございません。 totsu zen ukaga tte mō shi wake go za i ma se n

Meaning

Please excuse the unexpected visit.

When to use it

A courteous apology for arriving unexpectedly. It sounds especially respectful when speaking to a senior person or entering a formal setting.

Example dialogue

突然伺って申し訳ございません。 totsu zen ukaga tte mō shi wake go za i ma se n

Please excuse the unexpected visit.

いえ、どうぞお入りください。 i e dō zo o hai ri ku da sa i

No problem. Please come in.

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