B1 Expression Very Formal

どうかご容赦ください

Douka goyousha kudasai

Please forgive me

Meaning

A polite and humble request for forgiveness or understanding in a difficult situation.

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Cultural Background

Apologies are a social lubricant.

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Use with a bow

Always pair with a physical bow.

Meaning

A polite and humble request for forgiveness or understanding in a difficult situation.

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Use with a bow

Always pair with a physical bow.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

納期に遅れてしまい、_____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: どうかご容赦ください

It is a formal apology.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank B1

納期に遅れてしまい、_____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: どうかご容赦ください

It is a formal apology.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is perfect for bosses.

Related Phrases

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申し訳ございません

synonym

I am sorry

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