謝意
Meanings
1
Formal expression of thankfulness, often used in written or official contexts.
I express my deep gratitude for your support.
2
Formal expression of apology; less common than 謝罪 in everyday speech, but used in official statements.
He expressed his apology for the mishandling.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に謝意を表すto express one's gratitude to someone
The company expressed its gratitude to the customers who had supported it.
- 謝意を表明するto formally state an apology (in official statements)
The company issued a formal statement of apology regarding the accident.
- 謝意を伝えるto convey one's thanks
He conveyed his gratitude in a letter.
- 謝意を込めてwith heartfelt gratitude (used adverbially, often in closing remarks)
I accept this award with heartfelt gratitude.