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    ご心配をおかけする (go shinpai o okake suru - to cause worry)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression (verb phrase)
    polite, humble

    How it works

    This phrase uses the honorific prefix ご (go) for 'shinpai' (worry) and the humble causative verb かける (kakeru) in its humble form おかけする (okake suru). It literally means 'to humbly cause worry/trouble' and is used to apologize for or acknowledge having caused inconvenience or concern to someone.

    Sample sentences

    ご心配をおかけして申し訳ありません。

    I am truly sorry for causing you worry.

    この度は大変ご心配をおかけしました。

    I caused you a great deal of worry on this occasion.

    もう二度と皆様にご心配をおかけしないよう努めます。

    I will strive not to cause worry to everyone again.

    Quick facts

    verb_form:The 'おかけする' part is a humble verb construction, where 'お + verb stem + する' (o + V-stem + suru) is used to express an action performed by the speaker in a humble way, for the benefit or in relation to the listener.
    politeness:Highly polite and humble. Often used when apologizing for one's actions or when conveying a difficult situation.
    usage_context:Used to express regret or acknowledge that one's actions or situation have caused concern to others, often in a business context, to superiors, or when addressing the general public. It's a way of showing consideration for others' feelings.

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    Example

    ご心配をおかけして申し訳ありません。

    I am truly sorry for causing you worry.

    この度は大変ご心配をおかけしました。

    I caused you a great deal of worry on this occasion.

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