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VocabJLPT N2

apology

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. apology

This noun and verb (する) means "apology" or "to apologize," specifically in a formal or sincere context. It is stronger and more formal than simply saying すみません, and is used when someone needs to take serious responsibility for a mistake.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

No matter how many apologies you make, trust doesn't come back overnight, does it?

Sentence 2

Wait, was that an apology or just an excuse?

Sentence 3

You really think that one line counts as an apology?

Sentence 4

Deep down, there's an apology I never said that's been with me ever since.

Sentence 5

My own pride got in the way and delayed my apology.