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    ご迷惑をおかけし、申し訳ございません。

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression (apology)
    very formal, polite, humble

    How it works

    This is a set phrase used to express a deep apology for causing trouble or inconvenience. It combines the humble expression 「ご迷惑をおかけする」 (to cause inconvenience) in its conjunctive (-shī) form with the highly formal apology 「申し訳ございません」 (I am truly sorry). The -shī form implies 'and because of that' or 'by causing'.

    Sample sentences

    システム障害により、お客様にはご迷惑をおかけし、申し訳ございません。

    Due to a system failure, we apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers.

    私の不手際で、皆様にご迷惑をおかけし、申し訳ございません。

    I apologize for causing trouble to everyone due to my own oversight.

    急な変更でご迷惑をおかけし、申し訳ございませんが、何卒ご容赦ください。

    I apologize for the inconvenience caused by the sudden change, and I humbly ask for your forgiveness.

    Quick facts

    nuance:The use of 「おかけし」 (from おかけする) is a humble way to refer to one's own action of causing trouble. 「申し訳ございません」 is one of the most formal ways to apologize, conveying deep regret and a sense of having done something unforgivable or inexcusable.
    politeness:Extremely high level of politeness and humility. Often used in business, formal settings, or when addressing someone of higher status or a customer.
    alternativeForms:Less formal alternatives include 「ご迷惑をおかけしてすみません。」 or simply 「すみません。」 in casual contexts.

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    Example

    システム障害により、お客様にはご迷惑をおかけし、申し訳ございません。

    Due to a system failure, we apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers.

    私の不手際で、皆様にご迷惑をおかけし、申し訳ございません。

    I apologize for causing trouble to everyone due to my own oversight.

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