お互たがい様さま

na-adjective, noun

we are in the same boat; we are equally at fault

Used to acknowledge that both parties share the same situation, often when apologizing or excusing each other. Implies 'you're not the only one to blame; I'm in the same position.'

• お互たがい様さまだから、気きにしないでください。

  We're in the same boat, so please don't worry about it.

• 遅ち刻こくしたのはお互たがい様さまだよ。

  We're both late, so it's even.

expression

the same to you; the feeling is mutual

Used as a set phrase in response to thanks or apologies, meaning 'likewise' or 'right back at you'. Often paired with こちらこそ.

See also: こちらこそ

• 「いつもありがとう。」「いえいえ、お互たがい様さまです。」

  "Thanks for everything." "No, no, the feeling is mutual."

• 「ご迷めい惑わくをおかけしてすみません。」「いいえ、お互たがい様さまですから。」

  "Sorry for causing you trouble." "Not at all, we're in the same boat."