大変申し訳ございませんでした。
I am deeply sorry.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Kenjougo
A highly deferential apology used in formal or business settings, typically spoken by a subordinate or service provider to a superior, customer, or someone they wish to show great respect toward.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
恐れ入りますが。
Excuse me, but... (very polite preface before a request)
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Kenjougo
A humble, highly polite preface used by the speaker to show deference, typically in formal business or service contexts when addressing superiors or customers.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
ご確認のほど、よろしくお願いいたします。
Please kindly confirm at your convenience.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Teineigo
A very polite business expression used in written requests, showing deference and humility; typically employed by a subordinate or colleague when asking a superior or client to confirm something.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
お手数をおかけします。
Sorry for the trouble.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Kenjougo
A humble, polite expression used primarily in formal or business contexts when the speaker apologizes for causing inconvenience, typically directed toward superiors, clients, or anyone deserving respect.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
承知いたしました。
Certainly, understood.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Kenjougo
Used in formal business or service contexts where the speaker humbly acknowledges a request or information, signalling respect and deference to a superior or client.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
何かご不明な点はございますか。
Is there anything unclear?
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Teineigo
Highly polite, typical of service staff or professionals asking a client or superior if they have any questions; conveys respect and attentiveness.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
ご確認いただけますでしょうか。
Could you please check this?
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Kenjougo
A very deferential request used by a superior or in formal business contexts toward a client or colleague, implying humility and respect.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
失礼いたします。
Excuse me / pardon my intrusion.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Kenjougo
A highly polite, humble expression used when entering a room, interrupting, or leaving, typically by a subordinate or customer toward a superior or host, signaling respect and acknowledgement of the intrusion.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
かしこまりました。
Understood (formal, service context).
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Teineigo
A very polite, humble expression used by staff or service personnel toward customers; conveys respect and readiness to comply, not used in casual peer conversation.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
申し訳ございません。
I'm terribly sorry.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Teineigo
Highly polite and formal apology used by speakers toward customers, superiors, or in public statements; conveys deep remorse and respects hierarchical distance.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
少々お待ちください。
Please wait a moment.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Teineigo
A polite, standard request used by service staff or anyone addressing a superior or customer; it conveys respect without the extra humility of kenjougo or the deference of sonkeigo.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
お世話になっております。
Thank you for your continued support.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Kenjougo
Used in formal business contexts as a humble greeting to acknowledge the listener's ongoing assistance; typically said by employees or service staff to clients, superiors, or partners.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.
よろしくお願いします。
Please treat me well / I look forward to working with you.
✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Teineigo
A polite, standard phrase used when asking someone for future goodwill or cooperation, typically in business or formal introductions; it conveys humility and a respectful request for a positive relationship.
A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.