恐縮
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 恐縮
1
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; being thankful
2
Oft. before a request, as 恐縮ですが
feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); feeling embarrassed (e.g. by someone's compliments, hospitality, etc.)
Examples
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
Archaic
shrinking back in fear
Kanji in this Word
恐
10 strokes
Frequency: 878
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
fear
dread
awe
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おそ.れる
おそ.る
おそ.ろしい
こわ.い
こわ.がる
縮
17 strokes
Frequency: 909
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
shrink
contract
shrivel
wrinkle
reduce
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちぢ.む
ちぢ.まる
ちぢ.める
ちぢ.れる
ちぢ.らす
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