Japanese

ごめいわく
Meaning: trouble; bother; nuisance (polite)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

ご
迷
惑

Example sentences

I caused a great deal of trouble.
こちらの不手際でご迷惑をおかけし、誠に申し訳ありません。
I am truly sorry for the inconvenience caused by our mistake.
ご迷惑をおかけして、誠に申し訳ございません。
I am truly sorry for causing you trouble.
私の不行き届きで、ご迷惑をおかけしました。
I caused trouble due to my lack of care.

Usage Notes

A polite form of 'meiwaku' (迷惑), used when apologizing or referring to the inconvenience caused to someone else.

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