Word details
恐れ多い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 恐れ多い.
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Entry
1
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; gracious
Examples
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
Indicates apology
discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
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