申し訳ない

To say 'excuse me' or 'I'm sorry' in a simple way.

Used to politely get someone's attention, similar to 'excuse me'.

You use 'すみません' to ask for help or information.

When leaving or apologizing for an inconvenience, 'すみません' works.

A simple apology for a small mistake.

To politely ask someone to wait.

This sentence expresses an apology for causing trouble. '申し訳ない' (mōshiwakenai) is the appropriate word for expressing apology or feeling inexcusable. 'ありがとう' (arigatō) means thank you, '嬉しい' (ureshii) means happy, and '楽しい' (tanoshii) means fun.

The speaker is apologizing for being late. '申し訳ない' (mōshiwakenai) is a polite way to say 'I'm sorry.' '大丈夫' (daijōbu) means 'It's okay,' 'ごめん' (gomen) is a more casual apology, and '面白い' (omoshiroi) means 'interesting.'

This is a common phrase to apologize for making someone wait. '申し訳ない' (mōshiwakenai) is the correct choice here. 'ありがとう' (arigatō) means thank you, '助かった' (tasukatta) means 'that was helpful,' and '美味しい' (oishii) means 'delicious.'

The speaker feels responsible for a failure, so '申し訳ない' (mōshiwakenai) describes the feeling of being sorry or inexcusable. '幸せな' (shiawasena) means happy, '楽しい' (tanoshii) means fun, and '元気な' (genkina) means energetic or healthy.

This sentence expresses an apology for a late reply. '申し訳ない' (mōshiwakenai) is the correct word. '嬉しい' (ureshii) means happy, '面白い' (omoshiroi) means interesting, and 'ひどい' (hidoi) means terrible.

This is a polite way to apologize for intruding. '申し訳ない' (mōshiwakenai) is the appropriate choice. 'ありがとう' (arigatō) means thank you, '助かった' (tasukatta) means 'that was helpful,' and '美味しい' (oishii) means 'delicious.'

Person A asks '電車の乗り場はどこですか？' which means 'Where is the train platform?'

The polite phrases 'お先にどうぞ' (After you) and 'どういたしまして' (You're welcome) suggest a polite interaction between strangers.

Tanaka-san asks 'ペンを貸してもらえませんか？' which means 'Could you lend me a pen?'

This sentence expresses an apology for causing trouble. '申し訳ない' (mōshiwakenai) means 'I'm sorry' or 'inexcusable'.

This sentence expresses an apology for being late. '申し訳ない' is the appropriate word here.

This sentence expresses an apology for a situation that occurred due to one's carelessness. '申し訳ない' fits this context.

This sentence expresses an apology for breaking a promise. '申し訳ない' is the correct choice for apologizing.

This sentence conveys a feeling of regret or apology for not meeting expectations. '申し訳ない' expresses this sentiment.

This sentence apologizes for inconvenience caused by a sudden change. '申し訳ない' is used for apologies.

「申し訳ない」is used to express apology, which is appropriate when you've done something wrong, like bumping into someone.

「申し訳ない」is used for expressing regret or apology for an inconvenience or mistake. Spilling a drink on someone fits this situation.

「申し訳ないです」is a polite way to apologize for a mistake or inconvenience, suitable for a work context when you've caused a delay.

「申し訳ない」is an expression of apology or regret, not gratitude. 「ありがとう」would be used for thanking someone.

「申し訳ない」can be used to express regret or a feeling of being sorry when you cannot do something, even if it's not a direct mistake.

While it can be used with friends, 「申し訳ない」is generally a more formal and strong apology than 「ごめんね」and can be used in various social and professional settings.

This sentence expresses an apology for causing trouble. 「申し訳ない」is the appropriate word here. (Thank you for causing inconvenience, truly ___.)

The speaker made a mistake and feels apologetic. 「申し訳ない」fits the context of feeling apologetic. (I made such a mistake, and I am filled with a ___ feeling.)

Breaking a promise calls for an apology. 「申し訳ない」is used to express regret. (I broke my promise, and I feel ___ to him.)

Not meeting someone's expectations is a situation where one would apologize. 「申し訳ない」expresses that feeling. (I couldn't meet your expectations, and I am ___.)

Missing a deadline requires an apology. 「申し訳ない」is the suitable expression of regret. (I didn't make the deadline, and I am ___.)

Interrupting someone when they are busy warrants an apology. 「申し訳ない」is used to express this. (I apologize for disturbing you while you are busy, and I am ___.)

「申し訳ない」is a polite and strong way to express apology, akin to 'I'm terribly sorry' or 'inexcusable'.

「申し訳ない」is used to express strong apology or regret, especially for causing trouble. The other options use the word incorrectly.

While '申し訳ない' is an apology, in this context, the speaker is the one whose shirt was spilled on. It's used here to express 'I'm sorry for your trouble/don't worry about it' in a polite way, implying it's not a big deal for the speaker. However, as an apology FROM the person who spilled it, option A implies the apologetic person is saying sorry and then the speaker (you) is saying 'it's okay'. The question is asking for an appropriate response USING '申し訳ない' from the perspective of the person who spilled the coffee. Therefore, option A '申し訳ない、大丈夫です。' would be something the PERSON WHO SPILLED THE COFFEE would say, acknowledging their mistake ('申し訳ない') and then perhaps implying they will fix it or are worried about the shirt ('大丈夫です' could be misread here). Let's re-evaluate. The question is asking for an appropriate response using 「申し訳ない」. If someone spills coffee on YOUR shirt, and THEY say 「申し訳ない」, then you might say '大丈夫です'. If YOU are the one who spilled the coffee, then you say '申し訳ない'. Let's assume the question means 'If you were the one who spilled coffee, what would you say?' In that case, '申し訳ない' is a direct apology. Let's look at the options again. If you spill coffee, you would say '申し訳ない'. The options provided seem to be responses from the person whose shirt was spilled on, or from the person who spilled it but with an odd follow-up. Let's reconsider the question's intent. If the question implies 'What would be an appropriate phrase that incorporates 申し訳ない IN THE CONTEXT of spilling coffee and expressing apology?', then the most direct apology is simply '申し訳ない'. However, if the question intends for the speaker to be the one who spilled, then the options are not great. Let's assume the question asks for a response FROM THE PERSON WHO SPILLED THE COFFEE. In that case, the most natural response would be just '申し訳ありませんでした' or '申し訳ないです'. Option A is the closest, as '大丈夫です' could be part of a broader conversation where the person spilling is also concerned about the other person's shirt. Let's stick to the interpretation that the person spilling coffee is using '申し訳ない'. The best option here would be an apology. Option A is problematic because '大丈夫です' means 'it's okay', which the person spilling coffee wouldn't say about their own action directly unless it's part of a longer phrase like '申し訳ないですが、大丈夫ですか？' (I'm sorry, are you okay?). Let's choose the option that most strongly conveys apology. Given the choices, let's re-interpret. Perhaps the question is asking what SOMEONE ELSE would say back to the person who spilled. This is unlikely given the prompt. Let's assume the person spilling says '申し訳ない'. Then, a natural follow-up could be offering to clean it. None of the options are perfect for a direct apology from the spiller. Let's assume the question expects the answer to be something that SHOWS the meaning of '申し訳ない'. If someone says '申し訳ない' to you, you might respond with '大丈夫です'. But if you are the one who spilled, you don't say '大丈夫です'. Let's rethink this. The question asks 'What would be an appropriate response using 「申し訳ない」?'. If YOU spilled coffee on someone's shirt, you would say '申し訳ないです' or '申し訳ありません'. None of the options are just that. However, option A, '申し訳ない、大丈夫です。', if interpreted as 'I'm sorry, are you okay?' or 'I'm sorry, it's not a big deal (for me to clean it)' from the person who spilled, it's the closest to an apologetic and concerned statement. But it's poorly phrased for this intent. Let's assume the question is asking for a scenario where '申し訳ない' is USED. The most straightforward use for the person apologizing for spilling would be '申し訳ないです'. Since that's not an option, let's consider the options given. The best fit for a strong apology, even if the phrasing is slightly off for a direct utterance by the spiller, is still the one that expresses regret for the situation. Let's assume the context is: someone spilled coffee on your shirt, and YOU are using 「申し訳ない」 in a slightly different nuance, perhaps meaning 'It's inexcusable that this happened', or expressing sympathy for the situation (though this is less common). Given the typical use of 「申し訳ない」 as a strong apology, if you are the one who spilled, you'd say it. Option A is problematic if you're trying to use '大丈夫です' in the sense of 'I'm okay'. Let's choose the most plausible option, even if imperfectly worded for a direct utterance from the spiller. If the question implies 'What would a person who spilled say, including '申し訳ない' and a follow-up?', then '申し訳ない、大丈夫です。' can be interpreted as 'I'm sorry, is it okay?' or 'I'm sorry, let me handle this.' It's ambiguous. Let's assume the most direct use of 「申し訳ない」 from the apologizer. If the options are meant to be a full response, then '申し訳ない' needs to be followed by something that logically makes sense in an apologetic context. Let's re-examine the core meaning: inexcusable, sorry, apologetic. Option A: 'I'm sorry, it's okay.' (This is strange if you're the spiller). Option B: 'I'm sorry, please buy a new shirt.' (This is demanding, not apologetic). Option C: 'I'm sorry, why did you do that?' (This is accusatory, not apologetic). Option D: 'I'm sorry, let's wipe the coffee.' (This is the most proactive and apologetic action-oriented response). Let's change the correct answer to D, as it shows a proactive apologetic action. Original thought: 'ご迷惑をおかけして、本当に申し訳ないです。' was the best example of directly using '申し訳ない' as an apology. The question is slightly ambiguous. Let's revert to a simpler interpretation for this multiple-choice. The question is asking for an appropriate response using 「申し訳ない」. If someone spills coffee, the most common thing they would say is '申し訳ないです' and then perhaps offer to clean or compensate. Given the choices, and the meaning of '申し訳ない' as an apology, the best option that indicates an apologetic stance and offers a solution is D. Let's stick with the original answer for question 2: 'ご迷惑をおかけして、本当に申し訳ないです。'. That is a perfect example of using 申し訳ない. For question 3, let's assume the speaker is the one who spilled. A. 申し訳ない、大丈夫です。 (Strange for the spiller to say 'it's okay' about the situation, unless it means 'I'm sorry, is everything alright?') B. 申し訳ないですが、新しいシャツを買ってください。(Demanding) C. 申し訳ない、どうしてそんなことをしたのですか？(Accusatory) D. 申し訳ない、コーヒーを拭きましょう。(This is a good, proactive apologetic response.) Let's choose D for question 3.

「申し訳ない」is used to express apology or regret, not gratitude. For gratitude, you would use words like 「ありがとうございます」.

「申し訳ない」is a strong and polite expression of apology. For light apologies among close friends, phrases like 「ごめん」or 「ごめんね」are more appropriate.

「申し訳ありません」is a very polite and appropriate phrase to use in situations requiring an apology, such as accidentally bumping into someone.

文章全体が商品に不備があったことに対する謝罪と、今後の対策について述べています。

筆者が友人を長い時間待たせたことに対して、申し訳ないと感じています。

Aさんは「まだ読み終わっていなくて申し訳ない」と言っているので、本を読み終えていないことについて謝罪しています。

The context indicates an apology for causing trouble, so '申し訳ない' (inexcusable, sorry) is the most appropriate fit.

The phrase 'としか言いようがありません' (there's nothing else to say but...) combined with 'このような事態になったことに対して' (regarding this situation) strongly suggests an expression of apology, making '申し訳ない' the correct choice.

Deleting data due to carelessness requires an apology, so '申し訳ない' is the appropriate term to express being sorry.

Causing trouble with a sudden cancellation fills one with an apologetic feeling, making '申し訳ない' the correct adjective to describe that feeling.

A mistake in judgment leading to delays calls for an apology to everyone involved, hence '申し訳ない' is the proper expression.

Not meeting expectations is a situation where one expresses apology, making '申し訳ない' the appropriate response.

「申し訳ありません」は、自分の過ちや不手際に対して深く謝罪する際に使われる表現です。

「申し訳ございません」は「申し訳ありません」のより丁寧な表現で、特にビジネスシーンや目上の人に対して使われます。

「大変申し訳ない」はややカジュアルな表現であり、「申し訳ございません」を使うことで、よりフォーマルかつ丁寧な謝罪の意を示すことができます。

「申し訳ない」は、自分の行動だけでなく、相手に迷惑をかけたことや、残念に思っている状況など、幅広い場面で謝罪や遺憾の意を表すために使われます。

親しい間柄では「ごめんね」や「ごめんなさい」の方が一般的で、「申し訳ない」はややフォーマルな響きがあるため、状況によっては硬すぎると感じられることがあります。

この場合、「申し訳ございません」は、顧客の期待に応えられないことへの遺憾の意や、心苦しい気持ちを丁寧に表現するために使われています。

文章の冒頭で「取引先との重要な会議に遅刻してしまい、大変申し訳ございませんでした」と明記されています。

「お客様からのクレームに対し、迅速な対応ができず、誠に申し訳ございませんでした」と明確に書かれています。

「私の発言が皆様の気分を害してしまい、大変申し訳ございませんでした」と明記されており、その後の文で「配慮に欠けた表現であった」と説明しています。

This sentence expresses an apology for causing trouble the other day. '申し訳ない' (mōshiwakenai) is the appropriate word to convey a strong sense of apology or feeling inexcusable.

Here, the speaker is overwhelmed with the amount of help received and feels a deep sense of indebtedness or even regret for imposing so much. '何と申し訳ない' (nanto mōshiwakenai) expresses this feeling of being at a loss for words due to the extent of the kindness or trouble caused.

Being late for an appointment is often considered a breach of etiquette, for which one would feel '申し訳ない' (mōshiwakenai), meaning inexcusable or deeply apologetic.

This is a more formal and polite way to express apology, using the noun form '申し訳' (mōshiwake) followed by 'ございません' (gozaimasen). It's commonly used in business or formal situations.

This sentence describes someone's actions as terrible, to the point where '申し訳ない' (mōshiwakenai) is the only word that can fully capture the feeling of deep regret or inexcusableness for their behavior.

When one has caused an undesirable situation, they would feel '申し訳ない' (mōshiwakenai) towards others, expressing a profound sense of apology and regret.

「申し訳ありません」is a highly formal and polite apology, suitable for more serious situations or when addressing someone of higher status. While "すみません" and "ごめんなさい" are also apologies, "申し訳ありません" conveys a deeper sense of regret, which is appropriate when you might have caused inconvenience or discomfort to others.

「申し訳ない」 expresses a strong sense of regret for causing trouble or inconvenience. Being late for an important business meeting would likely cause significant inconvenience and reflect poorly on you, thus warranting a strong apology like 「申し訳ない」. The other options are less serious and might use a lighter apology like 「ごめんなさい」 or 「すみません」.

「申し訳ございません」 is the most formal and appropriate apology in a business context, especially when addressing a customer's complaint. It conveys deep regret and responsibility. The other options are either not apologies or are too informal for this situation.

While 「申し訳ない」 is a strong apology, it can be used with close friends to express sincere regret for being unable to accept an invitation, particularly if you feel you might be disappointing them or causing them inconvenience. For example, 「申し訳ないんだけど、その日は都合が悪くて…」 (I'm really sorry, but I'm not free that day...).

While "すみません" or "ごめんなさい" are common for minor incidents like accidentally stepping on someone's foot, "申し訳ない" can also be used if you feel you caused significant discomfort or want to express a higher level of apology, especially to a stranger or in a more formal setting. It's not necessarily 'too formal' but rather indicates a deeper sense of regret.

「申し訳ない」 inherently carries the meaning of being 'inexcusable' or 'unforgivable,' thus it is perfectly suited for situations where one feels profound regret for a serious error or omission. It conveys a strong sense of responsibility and apology.