恐縮
きょうしゅく
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; being thankful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone)
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
Noun, Suru 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.)
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
- shrinking back in fearArchaic
Example sentences
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Your kindness overwhelms me.
お時間をとらせて恐縮です。
I am sorry to have taken up your valuable time.
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?
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I'm afraid you have to work overtime.
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Will you kindly come here at nine?
More examples (6)
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Tom has been apologizing too much lately. It makes me feel sorry for him.
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Sorry, but can you show me the way to the next village?
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I'm rather embarrassed to receive so many words of thanks.
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I am very sorry, but I must cancel our appointment for February 27.
催促がましくて恐縮ですが、先日お貸ししたお金を返していただけませんか。
I'm afraid this sounds like a demand, but could you return the money I lent you the other day?
うっとうしい梅雨期に、すっきりしない話で恐縮ですが、少しの間お付き合いください。
I'm ashamed to tell such a muddled story in this dreary, rainy season, but please bear with me for a while.