恐縮
きょうしゅく
kyoushuku
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- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive verb feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; being thankful
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive verb feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); feeling embarrassed (e.g. by someone's compliments, hospitality, etc.)
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive verb archaic shrinking back in fear
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
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。
saisoku gamashiku te kyoushuku desu ga 、 senjitsu o kashi shi ta o kane wo kaeshi te itadake mase n ka 。
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。
kyoushuku desu ga tonari no mura he no michi wo oshie te kure mase n ka 。
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。
kyoushuku desu ga o tetsudai negae mase n ka 。
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。
kyoushuku desu ga 、 ９ ji ni koko he o ide itadake masu ka 。
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。
kyoushuku desu ga 、 ２ gatsu ２７ ka no yakusoku wo kyanseru sa se te kudasai 。
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。
kyoushuku da ga 、 zangyou shi te morawa nai to 。
I'm afraid you have to work overtime.