申し訳ありません

moushiwake arimasen
phraseIntermediate
formal

A formal apology expressing regret or remorse for an action or situation, often used in professional or polite contexts.

申し訳ありませんが、予約は満席です。

I'm sorry, but the reservation is fully booked.

このような結果になって申し訳ありません。

I apologize for this outcome.

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This phrase is commonly used in formal settings, business, and customer service to express sincere regret. It is more formal than 'すみません' (sumimasen).

Collocations

申し訳ありませんがI'm sorry, but申し訳ありませんでしたI was sorry
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