take this opportunity (to apologize, thank, explain, etc.)
A set phrase used to preface an apology, thanks, or explanation, often in formal or public settings. Literally 'borrowing this occasion/place'.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to everyone.
Allow me to take this opportunity to apologize for my rudeness the other day.
Standard kanji spelling for this set phrase.
Kana spelling of 借りて; common in casual writing.
A set phrase combining この場 (this place/occasion) and 借りて (te-form of 借りる, to borrow), literally 'borrowing this occasion'.