Japanese phrase
待たせてごめんね。 ma ta se te go me n ne
Meaning
Sorry I kept you waiting.
When to use it
Expresses a friendly apology after someone has been waiting. It is gentle and common in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
遅くなって待たせてごめんね。 oso ku na tte ma ta se te go me n ne
Sorry I'm late and kept you waiting.
ううん、平気だよ。 ū n hei ki da yo
No, it's okay.