Japanese word

詫び

Pronunciation

Romajiwabi

Meaning

  • nounapology

Example

彼はすぐに詫びを入れました。kare wa su gu ni wa bi o i re ma shi ta

He apologized right away.

Illustration for 詫び (apology)

More examples

失礼な発言について、彼女は手紙で詫びを伝えました。shitsu rei na hatsu gen ni tsu i te kano jo wa te gami de wa bi o tsuta e ma shi ta

She sent a letter of apology for her rude remark.

Core concept

It presents regret for causing trouble as a step toward restoring a strained relationship.

Common phrases

  • 詫びを入れるwa bi o i re ru

    offer an apology

Similar words

謝罪shazai: A formal statement that acknowledges wrongdoing or harm.
謝りayamari: An expression of regret for a mistake or offense.
陳謝chinsha: A formal expression of deep regret for an error or offense.

Definition in Japanese

相手に迷惑をかけたことを認め、許しを求める気持ちや言葉。ai te ni mei waku o ka ke ta ko to o mito me yuru shi o moto me ru ki mo chi ya koto ba

Word origin

The native verb 詫びる (wabiru, "to apologize") forms its noun 詫び (wabi, "apology") through its continuative form, which names the resulting act or words.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may connect this noun with formal apologies because it commonly describes a deliberate acknowledgment of harm rather than a casual expression of sympathy.

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