不徳の致すところ

ふとくのいたすところ

Also written 不徳の致す所

Meanings

1. Expression undesirable state brought about by (my) lack of virtue; feeling morally responsible; mea culpa (with an apologetic tone)

Kanji

• 不 un-. Read as フ.
• 徳 virtue. Read as トク.
• 致 do. Read as いたす.

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