陳謝

• Reading: ちんしゃ
• Romaji: chinsha
• Kanji breakdown: 陳 (chin) — state, explain, lay out; 謝 (sha) — apologise, thank
• Pronunciation: /t͡ɕiɴ.ɕa/

Meaning

Apology. A formal, often public apology expressing deep regret.

A noun and suru-verb for making a very formal apology. Even more formal and humble than 謝罪 (shazai, apology) — 陳謝 implies laying out the circumstances and expressing remorse publicly. Almost exclusively used in official and institutional contexts: politicians, company executives, and public figures 陳謝する when they have caused problems. Common patterns include 陳謝する (to formally apologise), 深く陳謝する (to deeply apologise), and 国民に陳謝する (to apologise to the public).

Examples

1. 大臣は国会で失言について深く陳謝した。 The minister formally apologized in parliament for his remarks.
2. 会社側はデータ漏洩について陳謝の声明を出した。 The company issued a formal apology statement regarding the data breach.
3. 市長は記者会見の場で市民に陳謝した。 The mayor formally apologized to the citizens at a press conference.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, business, media

Tone: apologetic

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 陳 (chin, state/explain/lay out) + 謝 (sha, apologise/thank). Literally 'to lay out an apology' — to explain the situation while expressing remorse, implying a thorough and humble account.

Cultural Context

Era: Pre-modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional