申し訳ありません

Formal phrase for “I am sorry” or “my apologies”.

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申し訳ない plain form

申し訳ございません more formal

申し訳ありませんでした past tense

Expression / Phrase

"I'm sorry" / "My apologies"

A highly formal expression of apology used to acknowledge that one’s actions are inexcusable and to accept full responsibility.

Example

遅れてしまい、大変申し訳ありません。

I am terribly sorry for being late.

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Formal phrase for "I am sorry" or "my apologies".

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