Keigo

chiengaokureteori, moushiwakegozaimasen

I apologize that the delay is delayed.

Meaning

Apologizes specifically for a delay to the delay. Best followed by a recovery plan.

When To Use

EmailManager communication

Formality

Keigo

Common Mistakes

Apologize, explain briefly, then propose recovery — don't over-explain the excuse.

Examples (12)

kaiginomaenichiennojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the delay before the meeting.

chiennoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the delay.

nennotamechiennitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

Just in case, I will check the delay once more.

chiennitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the delay by email.

tantoushanichiennojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

I shared the status of the delay with the person in charge.

chienhamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

The delay looks like it will take a little more time.

raishuu, chiennouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the delay next week.

chiengaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the delay is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, chien'oonegaishimasu.

Sorry to trouble you, but please take care of the delay.

chiennitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the delay?

chiimudechiennitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the delay as a team.

chiennoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the delay.

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