この場ばを借かりて

expression

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'.

• この場ばを借かりて、皆みな様さまに心こころよりお礼れい申もうし上あげます。

  I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to everyone.

• この場ばを借かりて、先せん日じつの失しつ礼れいをお詫わびいたします。

  Allow me to take this opportunity to apologize for my rudeness the other day.