恐縮

Meaning

1. nvsvi
   feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; being thankful
2. nvsvi
   feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); feeling embarrassed (e.g. by someone's compliments, hospitality, etc.)
3. nvsvi archaic
   shrinking back in fear

Example sentences

• 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.

• 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?

• 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?