恐縮
Meanings
Noun
Suru verb
Intransitive verb
1. feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; being thankful
2. 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)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
きょうしゅく
Used in vocabulary
Examples9
恐縮
I am very sorry, but I must cancel our appointment for February 27.
恐縮
May I make so bold as to request your assistance?
恐縮
Will you kindly come here at nine?
恐縮
Sorry, but can you show me the way to the next village?
ご
Your kindness overwhelms me.
恐縮
I'm afraid you have to work overtime.