What it literally says

I have hung trouble upon you

Japanese politeness is mostly built out of phrases that stopped being literal a long time ago. Knowing what is underneath is the difference between repeating a sound and knowing what you said.

When to use it

For a real imposition. Common in written apologies.

Next in Apologies

• I didn't know知りませんでした
• I'm very sorry申し訳ありません
• It can't be helped仕方がありません
• It's fine / don't worry大丈夫です
• That was my mistake私のミスです
• No problem問題ありません

The rest of the phrasebook

• Greetings挨拶14
• Thanks and Politeness感謝13
• Yes, No and Understanding返事14
• Introductions自己紹介13
• Small Talk雑談13
• Numbers and Counting数14
• Time and Dates時間13
• Asking Directions道案内14
• Trains and Stations電車15
• Taxis and Busesタクシー13
• Hotels and Ryokan宿14
• Restaurants and Ordering食事16
• Allergies and Food Restrictions食事制限13
• Convenience Stores and Shopping買い物14
• Money and Payment支払い13
• Temples and Sightseeing観光13
• Onsen and Public Baths温泉13
• Health and Pharmacy体調14
• Emergencies緊急14
• Lost Things and Trouble困りごと13
• Phone and Internet通信12
• Weather and Seasons天気13
• Reactions and Compliments相づち13
• Goodbyes別れ13

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