おそれおおい

恐 れ 多 い

  1. adjective (keiyoushi)

    awesome, awe-inspiring, august, gracious

    • そのオペラにはおそれ多くも皇太子殿下ご夫妻が足を運ばれた。
      The opera was graced with the august presence of the Crown Prince and Princess.

  2. adjective (keiyoushi)

    discourteous (to a superior), lacking due respect
    indicates apology