Keigo

goshitsumonnoken, moushiwakegozaimasen

I sincerely apologize regarding the question.

Meaning

A formal apology about the matter of the question. 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)

kaiginomaenigoshitsumonnojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the question before the meeting.

goshitsumonnoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the question.

nennotamegoshitsumonnitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

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

goshitsumonnitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the question by email.

tantoushanigoshitsumonnojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

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

goshitsumonhamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

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

raishuu, goshitsumonnouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the question next week.

goshitsumongaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the question is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, goshitsumon'oonegaishimasu.

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

goshitsumonnitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the question?

chiimudegoshitsumonnitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the question as a team.

goshitsumonnoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the question.

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