謝意(しゃい)

しゃい
noun
gratitude, thanks; apology
formalcommunication
1. gratitude, appreciation, thanks
A formal expression of gratitude or thankfulness. Used in official or ceremonial contexts to convey deep appreciation.
社長(しゃちょう)が謝意(しゃい)を述(の)べた。
The company president expressed gratitude.
支援(しえん)に対(たい)して謝意(しゃい)を表(ひょう)する。
To express gratitude for the support.
長年(ながねん)の貢献(こうけん)に謝意(しゃい)を示(しめ)すため、記念品(きねんひん)が贈(おく)られた。
A commemorative gift was presented to show gratitude for years of contributions.
2. apology, expression of regret
A formal expression of apology or regret. Less common than the gratitude meaning.
不手際(ふてぎわ)について謝意(しゃい)を表明(ひょうめい)した。
He expressed his apology for the mishandling.
迷惑(めいわく)をかけたことへの謝意(しゃい)を込(こ)めて手紙(てがみ)を書(か)いた。
I wrote a letter with a sense of apology for the trouble I caused.
政府(せいふ)は被害者(ひがいしゃ)に対(たい)し深(ふか)い謝意(しゃい)を示(しめ)した。
The government expressed deep regret to the victims.

Usage

A formal word used in speeches, official statements, and written communications. Primarily means gratitude (sense 1), but can also mean apology (sense 2) since the kanji 謝(しゃ) carries both meanings (to thank and to apologize).

Common patterns

Almost always appears with 述(の)べる (to state), 表(ひょう)する (to express), or 示(しめ)す (to show).

Common collocations

  • 謝意(しゃい)を述(の)べる: to express one's gratitude/apology
  • 謝意(しゃい)を表(ひょう)する: to convey one's thanks/apology
  • 謝意(しゃい)を示(しめ)す: to show gratitude/regret
  • 深(ふか)い謝意(しゃい): deep gratitude/regret

Related Words

Related: 陳謝(ちんしゃ) (apology)
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Added 2026.3.19 8:14 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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