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悪しからず (あしからず, ashikarazu) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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I hope you will understand and not take it amiss.
I can't attend this time; please don't be offended.
Usage patterns 悪あ しからずご 了りょう 承しょう ください please understand, and don't take this the wrong way
We were unable to prepare a seat this time; please understand and don't be offended.
悪あ しからずご 容よう 赦しゃ ください please forgive us, and don't take this the wrong way
Shipment of the product has been delayed; please forgive us and don't take offense.
Related words 申し訳ありません is a strong, direct apology that admits fault, while 悪しからず simply asks the listener not to be offended by unwelcome news.
すみません is a casual, general-purpose apology or thanks, whereas 悪しからず is a formal set phrase used specifically to soften bad news or a refusal.
容赦 is a noun meaning leniency or forgiveness often used in requests like ご容赦ください, while 悪しからず is a fixed adverbial phrase asking the listener not to take offense.
Written forms 悪あ しからず
Standard kanji form; it is the primary form.
不悪あしからず
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form.
Etymology From the classical adjective 悪し, “bad,” in its irrealis form 悪しから, plus negative ず: literally “not bad.” It became a formula asking the hearer not to take something amiss.
