Keigo

chikokunoken, moushiwakegozaimasen

I sincerely apologize regarding the lateness.

Meaning

A formal apology about the matter of the lateness. 申し訳ございません is heavier than すみません.

When To Use

Client communicationEmail

Formality

Keigo

Common Mistakes

Match apology weight to the situation — 申し訳ございません for real faults, not minor things.

Examples (12)

kaiginomaenichikokunojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the lateness before the meeting.

chikokunoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the lateness.

nennotamechikokunitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

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

chikokunitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the lateness by email.

tantoushanichikokunojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

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

chikokuhamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

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

raishuu, chikokunouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the lateness next week.

chikokugaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the lateness is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, chikokuoonegaishimasu.

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

chikokunitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the lateness?

chiimudechikokunitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the lateness as a team.

chikokunoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the lateness.

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