Apology

"Apology" in Japanese

侘び

wabi

(an expression of regret)

弁明

benmei

(formal justification, defence)

申し訳

mōshiwake

(an expression of regret)

詫び

wabi

(an expression of regret)

謝罪

shazai

(an expression of regret)

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