きょうしゅく

恐 縮

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

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

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    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 恐縮ですが

    • 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。
      I am very sorry, but I must cancel our appointment for February 27.

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    shrinking back in fear
    archaic