謝罪(しゃざい)

しゃざい
noun, suru-verb
apology; formal apology
1. formal apology; public apology
A formal expression of regret for wrongdoing, often public or official.
会社(かいしゃ)は公式(こうしき)に謝罪(しゃざい)した。
The company issued an official apology.
謝罪(しゃざい)会見(かいけん)を開(ひら)いた。
They held an apology press conference.
心(こころ)からの謝罪(しゃざい)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
A heartfelt apology is necessary.

VERB FORM:
謝罪(しゃざい)する (to apologize formally)

USAGE:

Used for formal or serious apologies, especially:

  • 公式(こうしき)謝罪(しゃざい) (official apology)
  • 謝罪(しゃざい)会見(かいけん) (apology press conference)
  • 謝罪(しゃざい)文(ぶん) (written apology)
  • 謝罪(しゃざい)を求(もと)める (to demand an apology)
  • 謝罪(しゃざい)を受(う)け入(い)れる (to accept an apology)

CULTURE:
In Japan, formal apologies often involve bowing deeply. Public figures and companies often hold press conferences to apologize for scandals or problems.

REGISTER:
Formal. For casual apologies, use 謝(あやま)る or ごめん(なさい).

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 謝(あやま)る - to apologize (general)
  • 詫(わ)びる - to apologize (humble)
  • 陳謝(ちんしゃ) - formal apology (even more formal)

Related Words

Related: 謝(あやま)る (to apologize)
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Added 2026.1.18 14:06 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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