Keigo

goteiangaokureteori, moushiwakegozaimasen

I apologize that the proposal is delayed.

Meaning

Apologizes specifically for a delay to the proposal. 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)

kaiginomaenigoteiannojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the proposal before the meeting.

goteiannoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the proposal.

nennotamegoteiannitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

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

goteiannitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the proposal by email.

tantoushanigoteiannojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

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

goteianhamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

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

raishuu, goteiannouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the proposal next week.

goteiangaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the proposal is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, goteian'oonegaishimasu.

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

goteiannitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the proposal?

chiimudegoteiannitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the proposal as a team.

goteiannoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the proposal.

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