始末書(しまつしょ)

始末書(しまつしょ) is a formal workplace document.

Usage

• Written when an employee causes a problem, accident, or violates company rules
• Usually includes an explanation of what happened and a commitment not to repeat the mistake
• Kept in the employee's personnel file

Common collocations

• 始末書(しまつしょ)を書(か)く: to write an explanation letter
• 始末書(しまつしょ)を提出(ていしゅつ)する: to submit a written apology
• 始末書(しまつしょ)を求(もと)める: to request a written apology

Related words

• 顛末書(てんまつしょ): incident report (more objective, less about taking blame)
• 反省文(はんせいぶん): reflection essay (less formal)