謝意

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 謝意, read しゃい, combines 謝, gratitude or apology, with intention or feeling 意.
• Basic usage: It is used in the formal expression 謝意を表す to convey gratitude or an apology.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing meanings
  • 人々に謝意を表す conveys gratitude, while 不手際について謝意を表す conveys an apology; the recipient and reason determine the sense.