Keigo

kaitougaokureteori, moushiwakegozaimasen

I apologize that the reply is delayed.

Meaning

Apologizes specifically for a delay to the reply. 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)

kaiginomaenikaitounojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the reply before the meeting.

kaitounoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the reply.

nennotamekaitounitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

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

kaitounitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the reply by email.

tantoushanikaitounojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

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

kaitouhamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

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

raishuu, kaitounouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the reply next week.

kaitougaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the reply is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, kaitouoonegaishimasu.

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

kaitounitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the reply?

chiimudekaitounitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the reply as a team.

kaitounoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the reply.

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