Sorry Apology in Chinese / Japanese...

對不起 is how Chinese people say “I'm sorry,” “pardon me,” or “forgive me.”

對不起 is the most common phrase to apologize for everything from bumping into someone to breaking someone's heart. Basically, it's used in the same way we use “sorry” for many situations.

Note: This is a strange thing to write on a wall scroll for Chinese people - but you can bend the rules if you want in the west.

If you are looking for forgiveness, 請原諒 is what you would say to ask/beg for it.

Note: This is a strange thing to write on a wall scroll for Chinese people - but you can bend the rules if you want in the west.

お許しを is how to write “Please Forgive Me,” in Japanese.

Often, Japanese Christians will add “God” (Kamisama) in front of this.

Note: Because this selection contains some special Japanese Hiragana characters, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

神様お許しを is how to write “God Forgive Me” in Japanese.

There is an essence of humble begging or “please” implied in this phrase.

Note: Because this selection contains some special Japanese Hiragana characters, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.