恐縮
きょうしゅく
Meanings
- Noun, する verb, Intransitive feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; being thankful
- feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); feeling embarrassed (e.g. by someone's compliments, hospitality, etc.) (oft. before a request, as ～ですが)
- shrinking back in fear
Kanji
Example sentences
- 恐縮ですが隣の村への道を教えてくれませんか。
Sorry, but can you show me the way to the next village? - 恐縮ですがお手伝い願えませんか。
May I make so bold as to request your assistance? - 恐縮ですが、９時にここへおいで頂けますか。
Will you kindly come here at nine? - 恐縮ですが、２月２７日の約束をキャンセルさせてください。
I am very sorry, but I must cancel our appointment for February 27. - 恐縮だが、残業してもらわないと。
I'm afraid you have to work overtime.
Words containing 恐縮
- 恐縮至極 (きょうしゅくしごく) extremely grateful