NichiDict

恐縮

N2
きょうしゅく
[kyoushuku]
Illustration for 恐縮

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; being thankful

2.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); feeling embarrassed (e.g. by someone's compliments, hospitality, etc.)

Examples

このようなお礼を頂いて恐縮です。

I'm humbled to receive such a gift.

恐縮ですが、少々お待ちください。

I'm sorry, but please wait a moment.

お忙しいところ恐縮ですがご確認をお願いいたします。

I'm sorry to bother you when you're busy, but please check this.