謝罪

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 謝罪 (しゃざい) is a noun that also forms a する verb for an apology for wrongdoing.
• Basic usage: It is used when apologizing to users for incorrect information or when an apology shows a resolve not to repeat a mistake.
  • 店は誤った案内について利用者に謝罪した。 — The store apologized to users for the incorrect guidance.
  • 彼の謝罪には同じ失敗を繰り返さないという決意が表れていた。 — His apology showed a determination not to repeat the mistake.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Issue and recipient
  • The matter being apologized for can take について, as in 誤った案内について, while the recipient of the apology can take に, as in 利用者に.