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apology in Japanese

apology in Japanese is 侘び, 申し訳, 詫び — apology means a statement expressing regret for a mistake or offense.

apology in Japanese

侘び
noun
Pronounced: wabi
An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
申し訳
noun
Pronounced: mōshiwake
An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
詫び
noun
Pronounced: wabi
An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
謝罪
noun
Pronounced: shazai
An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
弁明
noun
Pronounced: benmei
A formal justification, defence.

What does "apology" mean?

  1. noun A statement expressing regret for a mistake or offense.
    "He offered a sincere apology for the mix-up."
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apology in a sentence

  • He offered a sincere apology for the mix-up.
  • The company issued a public apology after the incident.

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What is "apology" in Japanese?

"apology" in Japanese is 侘び, 申し訳, 詫び. apology means: A statement expressing regret for a mistake or offense.

How do you pronounce 侘び?

"apology" in Japanese is 侘び, pronounced "wabi".

How do you use "apology" in a sentence?

Example: "He offered a sincere apology for the mix-up." In Japanese, "apology" is 侘び, 申し訳, 詫び.

Are there other ways to say "apology" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "apology": 侘び, 申し訳, 詫び, 謝罪, 弁明.

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