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VocabJLPT N4

to apologize (apologise)

Godan VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to apologize (apologise)
2. to refuse
3. to be unable to bear

A verb meaning to apologize or say sorry for a mistake or wrongdoing. It is the everyday word for expressing an apology and is commonly used in both casual and formal situations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you can apologize that easily, don't say it in the first place!

Sentence 2

I wonder — if I'd apologized back then, would we have stayed together?

Sentence 3

I apologized properly for yesterday, and you're still mad?

Sentence 4

I know the bigger person apologizes first — I get it!

Sentence 5

Since this is our fault, we'll be the ones to apologize.