申し訳
もうしわけ
moushiwake
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 27 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
申し訳 (もうしわけ (moushiwake)) means "Excuse". It is read もうしわけ (moushiwake). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Excuse
Also : apology
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Example Sentences
申し訳ないですが、今日は約束が違う日だと思っていました。
もうしわけないですが、きょうはやくそくがちがうひだとおもっていました。
I apologize, but I thought today was a different day for our appointment.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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