Japanese phrase
___で申し訳ありません。 ___ de mō shi wake a ri ma se n
Meaning
I am sorry for ___.
When to use it
Offers a polite apology for a problem or inconvenience. It sounds humble and is common in formal or polite situations.
Example dialogue
急なお願いで申し訳ありません。 kyū na o nega i de mō shi wake a ri ma se n
I am sorry for the sudden request.
いえ、大丈夫です。 i e dai jō bu de su
No, it is okay.