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    ご理解いただけますよう (gorikai itadakemasu yō - So that you may understand / We hope for your understanding)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    formal, polite

    How it works

    This expression uses the humble verb いただく (itadaku), here in its potential form いただける (itadakeru), combined with the masu-form いただけます and the volitional particle よう (yō). いただく replaces もらう (morau) for politeness, meaning 'to receive (the favor of)'. The potential いただけます means 'can receive' or 'can be granted'. よう indicates purpose or a hopeful request, translating to 'so that' or 'in hopes that'. The 'ご' (go) prefix further elevates '理解' (rikai - understanding) to show respect towards the listener's understanding.

    Sample sentences

    ご不便をおかけいたしますが、ご理解いただけますようお願い申し上げます。

    We apologize for the inconvenience, and we kindly ask for your understanding.

    急な変更となり恐縮ですが、ご理解いただけますようお願い申し上げます。

    We are sorry for the sudden change, and we hope for your understanding.

    詳細につきましては、後日改めてご説明いたしますので、まずはご理解いただけますようお願い申し上げます。

    Regarding the details, we will explain them again at a later date, so for now, we kindly request your understanding.

    Quick facts

    nuance:Implies a request for the listener's understanding, often used when explaining a situation or decision that might be inconvenient or difficult for the recipient. It preemptively thanks the listener for their anticipated understanding.
    components:ご (go, honorific prefix) + 理解 (rikai, understanding) + いただけます (itadakemasu, humble potential form of もらう 'to receive') + よう (yō, particle indicating purpose/hope).
    politeness:Highly polite and formal, suitable for business, official communications, or when delivering potentially unfavorable news.

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    Example

    ご不便をおかけいたしますが、ご理解いただけますようお願い申し上げます。

    We apologize for the inconvenience, and we kindly ask for your understanding.

    急な変更となり恐縮ですが、ご理解いただけますようお願い申し上げます。

    We are sorry for the sudden change, and we hope for your understanding.

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