Meaning of 詫び in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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詫びJLPT 1
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Kana Readingわび
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Romajiwabi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- apology; excuse
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Example Sentences
詫び, わび used in context
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It stands to reason that he should apologize to her.
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長い間お便りしなかったことをあなたにおわびしなければなりません。
I must apologize to you for not writing for so long.
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I must apologize for the delay.
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I apologize for not writing to you before.
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I want to apologize for the other day.
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Sincere apologies.
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