陳謝|ちんしゃchinsha[1]atamadaka (head-high)

Common
Definitions
  1. 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.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • 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

Japanese definitions
  1. 理由りゆうを話はなして謝罪しゃざいすること。
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