Vocabulary
What does 恐縮 (きょうしゅく, kyoushuku) mean?
恐縮 (きょうしゅく, kyoushuku) means grateful; sorry to trouble you, feeling apologetic.
| Reading | きょうしゅく |
|---|---|
| Romaji | kyoushuku |
| Part of speech | noun, suru verb, intransitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
恐縮きょうしゅく
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkyoushuku
grateful; sorry to trouble you, feeling apologetic
- 1noun · suru verb · intransitive feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; being thankful
- 2noun · suru verb · intransitive feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); feeling embarrassed (e.g. by someone's compliments, hospitality, etc.)
- 3noun · suru verb · intransitive shrinking back in fear
Example sentences
お忙しいところ恐縮です。
I'm sorry to bother you while you're busy.
ご親切に恐縮しております。
I am deeply grateful for your kindness.