お詫び申し上げます

Expression
お詫び申し上げます
Category
kenjougo (humble)
Plain equivalent
謝る
Level
N2
When to use it

Formal humble apology. Learners often say '謝ります', which is too plain.

Example

多大なるご迷惑をおかけしたことを、深くお詫び申し上げます。I deeply apologize for causing you significant trouble.

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