This is a very polite way to say sorry. You use it when you want to apologize deeply and also explain what happened.
陳謝いたしますPrimary
This is a very polite way to say sorry. You use it when you want to apologize deeply and also explain what happened.
この度のシステム障害により、多大なるご迷惑をおかけしましたことを深く陳謝いたします。
We humbly apologize for the significant inconvenience caused by the recent system failure.
弊社製品の不具合につきまして、公式サイト上にて正式に陳謝いたしました。
Regarding the defect in our company's product, we have issued a formal apology on our official website.
記事内容に重大な誤りがございました。読者の皆様ならびに関係各位に心より陳謝いたします。
There was a serious error in the article's content. We sincerely apologize to our readers and all concerned parties.
今回の不祥事について陳謝いたしますとともに、再発防止策を徹底する所存でございます。
We apologize for this scandal and are resolved to thoroughly implement measures to prevent recurrence.
社長は記者会見を開き、「国民の皆様に深く陳謝いたします」と頭を下げた。
The company president held a press conference and bowed his head, saying, "We offer our deepest apologies to all the citizens."
This phrase is like saying sorry and explaining why. It is for very serious situations. You use it when you need to tell people what happened.
This phrase is much more formal than 'moushiwake gozaimasen'. That phrase is for serious business. This one is for very big mistakes. It is often used by companies or famous people.
Don't use this when you say sorry for a small mistake. For example, don't use it if you are late to a meeting. This phrase is for very serious apologies. You use it in formal writing. Think of official letters or speeches. It sounds too strong for daily talk. It might seem fake if you use it for small things.
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