きょうしゅく
恐縮
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; being thankful
N5Common wordNoun
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
feeling (much) obliged•being (very) grateful•being thankful
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
feeling sorry (for troubling someone)•feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error)•feeling embarrassed (e.g. by someone's compliments, hospitality, etc.)
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
shrinking back in fear
Example Sentences
ご親切に恐縮しております。
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?
恐縮だが、残業してもらわないと。
I'm afraid you have to work overtime.
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?