Keigo

gokeiyakugaokureteori, moushiwakegozaimasen

I apologize that the contract is delayed.

Meaning

Apologizes specifically for a delay to the contract. 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)

kaiginomaenigokeiyakunojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the contract before the meeting.

gokeiyakunoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the contract.

nennotamegokeiyakunitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

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

gokeiyakunitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the contract by email.

tantoushanigokeiyakunojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

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

gokeiyakuhamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

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

raishuu, gokeiyakunouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the contract next week.

gokeiyakugaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the contract is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, gokeiyakuoonegaishimasu.

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

gokeiyakunitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the contract?

chiimudegokeiyakunitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the contract as a team.

gokeiyakunoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the contract.

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