How do you say "For making you" in Japanese?

"For making you" in Japanese is "させてしまって". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘For making you’ in Japanese

Q: What does "させてしまって" mean in English?

"させてしまって" means "For making you" in English. Usage tip: [～させてしまって] often means "I ended up making someone…" with regret built in. It's common in apologies: [待たせてしまって] "sorry for making you wait," [心配させてしまって] "sorry for making you worry."

させてしまって

sa se te shimatsu te

[sah seh teh shee-maht teh]

💬 Usage Tip: [～させてしまって] often means "I ended up making someone…" with regret built in. It's common in apologies: [待たせてしまって] "sorry for making you wait," [心配させてしまって] "sorry for making you worry."

Phrase Breakdown

さ

[sah]

make; let

Beginning of a causative form, meaning make someone do or feel.

Example

お客様にさせてしまって申し訳ありません。

I am sorry for causing that to the customer.

せ

[seh]

causative part

Continues the causative form させて, showing causing someone something.

Example

不快な気持ちにさせてしまってすみません。

I'm sorry for making you feel uncomfortable.

て

[teh]

and; because

Te-form ending often followed by an apology.

Example

混乱させてしまってすみません。

I'm sorry for causing confusion.

しまっ

shimatsu

[shee-maht]

ended up; unfortunately did

Adds regret, meaning ended up doing something unintentionally.

Example

待たせてしまって申し訳ありません。

I am sorry for making you wait.

て

[teh]

and; because

Te-form ending often followed by an apology.

Example

混乱させてしまってすみません。

I'm sorry for causing confusion.

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