Word details
恐れ入る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 恐れ入る.
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Entry
1
to be sorry; to beg someone's pardon; to feel small
2
to be much obliged; to be grateful; to be thankful
3
to be amazed; to be greatly impressed; to admire
Examples
間髪を入れず、迅速かつ的確な応対、畏れ入ります。
Such an accurate, lightning-quick reply. What can I say?
4
to be dumbfounded; to be confounded; to be stunned; to be fed up (with); to be defeated; to be beaten
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