詫び|わびwabi[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounapology
   どうしてあなたにお詫わびする理由りゆうがあるのですか。↗

   Why should I apologize to you?

• Synonym謝罪しゃざいWrittenA formal apology, typically by companies or officials, as in 「謝罪会見」. 「詫び」 is a native-Japanese word for apologies between individuals.
• Synonym陳謝ちんしゃWrittenA solemn apology that explains the circumstances; seen in official documents and statements of apology. Much more formal than 「詫び」.
• Synonymお詫びおわびNeutralThe polite form of 「詫び」, common in formal apologies such as 「お詫び申し上げます」. 「詫び」 on its own is rare.
• Synonym申し訳もうしわけNeutralUsually in 「申し訳ない」 to express feeling sorry; can also mean an excuse or pretext. 「詫び」 is the apology itself.
• Synonym謝りあやまりNeutralA noun for apology or making amends, rarely used alone—say the verb 「謝る」 instead. 「詫び」 is more solemn.
• Related詫び言わびごとNeutralThe words of apology themselves, as in 「詫び言を述べる」; not often used. 「詫び」 refers to the act of apologizing.

For a polite apology, 「お詫び」 is the usual choice; 「詫び」 alone is rare. Use 「謝罪」 for formal corporate or official apologies and 「陳謝」 in written statements that explain the cause. To say you feel sorry, use 「申し訳ない」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 【詫わび】謝罪しゃざいすること。