申し訳ない (Moushiwakenai) is a Japanese expression meaning “I'm sorry, (it's) inexcusable, I feel regretful, I feel guilty”.
Meanings
- expression, i-adjectiveI'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; I feel guilty
- expression, i-adjectivethank you very much (for help, etc.)
Examples
遅れて申し訳ない。
Sorry to be late.
ほんとに申し訳ないです。
It is truly regrettable.
申し訳ないけど、できません。
I'm sorry, but it's impossible.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).