ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to be late in introducing oneself; to apologize for a delayed introduction
Humble expression used when one has failed to introduce oneself earlier, often in formal or polite contexts. Implies an apology for the delay.
申し遅れました。私は田中と申します。
I apologize for the late introduction. My name is Tanaka.
I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself earlier.