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    メールの返信が遅くなり、大変申し訳ございません。

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    very formal, highly polite

    How it works

    This is a polite apology often used in business or formal communication. It combines 'メールの返信が遅くなる' (the reply to the email is late) with a formal apology structure '大変申し訳ございません'. The 〜になり (narimasu) form is used to express a change of state (becoming late), which then leads to the apology.

    Sample sentences

    先日の件、ご連絡が遅くなり、大変申し訳ございません。

    Regarding the matter the other day, I am very sorry for the late contact.

    資料のご送付が遅くなり、大変申し訳ございません。

    I am very sorry for the delay in sending the materials.

    返信が遅くなり、大変申し訳ございませんでした。（過去形）

    I was very sorry for the late reply. (Past tense)

    Quick facts

    politeness:This phrase uses '申し訳ございません', which is a highly formal and humble apology, often used by staff to customers or in formal business contexts. It's one of the highest levels of apology in Japanese. The use of '大変' (taihen) intensifies the apology.
    usageContext:Primarily used in written communication (emails, letters) or formal spoken apologies to clients, superiors, or external parties.

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    Example

    先日の件、ご連絡が遅くなり、大変申し訳ございません。

    Regarding the matter the other day, I am very sorry for the late contact.

    資料のご送付が遅くなり、大変申し訳ございません。

    I am very sorry for the delay in sending the materials.

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