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    ご心配をおかけし、申し訳ございません。(go-shinpai o okakeshi, mōshiwake gozaimasen) - I apologize for causing you worry

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    formal

    How it works

    This is a set phrase used to apologize for causing concern or trouble. It combines the honorific prefix ご (go) with 心配 (shinpai - worry), followed by the causative verb かける (kakeru - to cause/impose) in its conjunctive form おかけし (okake shi), and the highly formal apology 申し訳ございません (mōshiwake gozaimasen). The structure emphasizes the act of imposing worry and a deep apology for it.

    Sample sentences

    体調不良により、皆様には大変ご心配をおかけし、申し訳ございません。

    I deeply apologize for causing everyone great worry due to my poor health.

    システム障害のため、ご心配をおかけし、申し訳ございません。現在復旧作業を進めております。

    I apologize for causing you worry due to the system failure. We are currently working on restoration.

    連絡が遅くなり、ご心配をおかけし、申し訳ございません。無事に到着しました。

    I apologize for causing you worry with my late contact. I have arrived safely.

    Quick facts

    politeness:Very high, humble and formal. Uses honorific ご, humble form おかけし, and the highly polite 申し訳ございません.
    usageContext:Typically used in business settings, public apologies, or when addressing someone of higher status, or when the worry caused was significant.

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    Example

    体調不良により、皆様には大変ご心配をおかけし、申し訳ございません。

    I deeply apologize for causing everyone great worry due to my poor health.

    システム障害のため、ご心配をおかけし、申し訳ございません。現在復旧作業を進めております。

    I apologize for causing you worry due to the system failure. We are currently working on restoration.

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