To apologize for making a mistake in Japanese, you can use the following phrase:
- 「ごめんなさい、間違えました。」 (Gomennasai, machigaemashita.)
Here’s a breakdown of the phrase:
- ごめんなさい (Gomennasai) means “I’m sorry” or “I apologize.” It’s a common and polite way to say sorry.
- 間違えました (Machigaemashita) means “I made a mistake” or “I was wrong.”
This phrase is a straightforward and sincere way to express your apology when you’ve made an error.
