Japanese

しゃざい
Meaning: apology
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

謝
罪

Example sentences

He admitted his mistake and apologized deeply.
彼は男らしい態度で謝罪した。
He apologized with a manly attitude.
彼は自分の非を認め、潔く謝罪した。
He admitted his fault and apologized graciously.
彼は誠意を持って謝罪した。
He apologized with sincerity.
彼は深く頭を垂れて謝罪した。
He bowed his head deeply and apologized.
謝罪によって、お互いのわだかまりが消えた。
The apology cleared up the ill feelings between them.
企業の不祥事が発覚し、社長が謝罪会見を行った。
A corporate scandal came to light, and the president held a press conference to apologize.
不適切な発言を謝罪した。
He apologized for the inappropriate remark.
彼は地面に叩頭して、深く謝罪した。
He bowed his head to the ground and apologized deeply.
上辺だけの謝罪では、誠意は伝わらない。
A merely superficial apology does not convey sincerity.

Usage Notes

A formal term for apologizing, often used in business or official contexts.

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