陳謝|ちんしゃchinsha[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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- noun, suru verb, transitive verbapology
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 陳謝する(ちんしゃする) |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 陳謝します(ちんしゃします) |
| Negative (nai) | 陳謝しない(ちんしゃしない) |
| polite (masen) | 陳謝しません(ちんしゃしません) |
| classical zu / nu | 陳謝せず・陳謝せぬ(ちんしゃせず・ちんしゃせぬ) |
| Past (ta) | 陳謝した(ちんしゃした) |
| polite (mashita) | 陳謝しました(ちんしゃしました) |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 陳謝しなかった(ちんしゃしなかった) |
| polite (masen deshita) | 陳謝しませんでした(ちんしゃしませんでした) |
| Te form | 陳謝して(ちんしゃして) |
| Potential | 陳謝できる(ちんしゃできる) |
| Passive | 陳謝される(ちんしゃされる) |
| Causative | 陳謝させる(ちんしゃさせる) |
| Causative passive | 陳謝させられる(ちんしゃさせられる) |
| Conditional (ba) | 陳謝すれば(ちんしゃすれば) |
| tara | 陳謝したら(ちんしゃしたら) |
| Volitional | 陳謝しよう(ちんしゃしよう) |
| polite (mashou) | 陳謝しましょう(ちんしゃしましょう) |
| Imperative | 陳謝しろ(ちんしゃしろ) |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
- Synonym謝罪しゃざいFormalFormal apology for a fault or wrongdoing, as in 「謝罪会見」. 「陳謝」 stresses explaining the circumstances before apologizing.
- Synonym謝るあやまるNeutralThe everyday verb for apologizing and the most common choice in speech; 「陳謝」 is the formal, statement-style term.
- Synonym詫びるわびるNeutralVerb for offering an apology with a remorseful, earnest tone; more solemn than 「謝る」.
- Synonym申し訳もうしわけNeutralOn its own a noun for an explanation or excuse; the apology comes from phrases built on it, like 「申し訳ない」 or 「申し訳ありません」, whereas 「陳謝」 is itself an apology.
- Synonym詫びわびNeutralAn apology, usually in 「お詫び」 or 「詫びを入れる」; 「陳謝」 is more solemn, stressing that the reason is explained before apologizing.
- Synonym謝りあやまりCasualColloquial word for an apology or act of contrition; rarely used on its own.
- Synonym謝するしゃするWrittenWritten verb with several senses — to thank, to apologize, or to take one's leave; 「陳謝」 covers only the apology sense.
- Synonym謝すしゃすWrittenA godan-verb variant of 「謝する」 with the same senses; written and used less often.
- Related弁明べんめいNeutralAn explanation or justification; the emphasis is on defending oneself, and an apology is not necessarily involved.
- Related謝辞しゃじFormalFormal term for words of thanks, only occasionally an apology; usually seen in 「謝辞を述べる」 to express gratitude.
- Relatedお詫びおわびFormalPolite word for an apology, as in 「お詫び申し上げます」; a staple of business Japanese.
- Related詫び言わびごとNeutralWords of apology; the emphasis falls on the words themselves, and the term is not often used.
- Related詫び入るわびいるWrittenWritten term for apologizing sincerely and asking forgiveness; carries a solemn, weighty feel.
Use 「陳謝」 to formally apologize while explaining the circumstances, as in corporate or official statements like 「深く陳謝する」. For everyday apologies say 「謝る」; for a solemn apology 「お詫び」; for a formal apology over a wrongdoing 「謝罪」.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only


