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    ご心配をおかけしましたが、もう大丈夫です。(I apologize for causing worry, but I'm fine now.)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    polite

    How it works

    This phrase is used to apologize for having caused someone worry or trouble, and then to reassure them that the situation is now resolved or that the speaker is alright. It combines the apology ご心配をおかけしました (I caused you worry) with ですが (but/however), followed by もう大丈夫です (I'm fine now / it's alright now). The ご- prefix on 心配 (worry) is an honorific indicating respect towards the listener's worry.

    Sample sentences

    体調不良で会社を休んでいましたが、ご心配をおかけしましたが、もう大丈夫です。

    I was absent from work due to poor health, and I apologize for causing you worry, but I'm fine now.

    待ち合わせに遅れてしまい、ご心配をおかけしましたが、もう大丈夫です。

    I was late for our meeting, and I apologize for causing you worry, but I'm fine now.

    病院に運ばれましたが、ご心配をおかけしましたが、もう大丈夫です。

    I was taken to the hospital, and I apologize for causing you worry, but I'm fine now.

    Quick facts

    politeness:Highly polite and apologetic, often used in professional or formal personal contexts after an incident or period of absence/trouble. The use of the honorific ご- and the formal ending -ました is key.
    usage_context:Typically used when addressing someone who might have been concerned about the speaker's well-being, an issue they were involved in, or a situation they caused.

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    Example

    体調不良で会社を休んでいましたが、ご心配をおかけしましたが、もう大丈夫です。

    I was absent from work due to poor health, and I apologize for causing you worry, but I'm fine now.

    待ち合わせに遅れてしまい、ご心配をおかけしましたが、もう大丈夫です。

    I was late for our meeting, and I apologize for causing you worry, but I'm fine now.

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