謝辞

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 謝辞 and read しゃじ, it is a formal acknowledgment expressing thanks to people or organizations that contributed.
• Basic usage: It can be spoken at the end of a presentation or printed as a brief note at the end of a book.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Thanks, not an apology
  • In this use it recognizes assistance and contribution rather than apologizing for wrongdoing.