恐縮

きょうしゅく

feeling (much) obliged

N2 #9,277

Meanings

  1. noun, takes する, intransitive feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; being thankful
  2. oft. before a request, as ～ですが feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); feeling embarrassed (e.g. by someone's compliments, hospitality, etc.)
  3. archaic shrinking back in fear

Its kanji

In sentences

ご親切しんせつに恐縮きょうしゅくしております。 Your kindness overwhelms me. #217108

お時間じかんをとらせて恐縮きょうしゅくです。 I am sorry to have taken up your valuable time. #227097

恐縮きょうしゅくですがお手伝てつだい願ねがえませんか。 May I make so bold as to request your assistance? #180378

恐縮きょうしゅくだが、残業ざんぎょうしてもらわないと。 I'm afraid you have to work overtime. #180381