This phrase shows you are thankful. It also means you are sorry for causing trouble. You use it in polite situations.
恐縮ですPrimary
恐縮ですが
恐縮ながら
This phrase shows you are thankful. It also means you are sorry for causing trouble. You use it in polite situations.
社長からお褒めの言葉をいただき、大変恐縮です。
I am extremely grateful and humbled to receive such words of praise from the company president.
お忙しいところ恐縮ですが、少々お時間をいただけますでしょうか。
I'm very sorry to bother you while you're busy, but might I have a moment of your time?
先日は過分なご配慮をいただき、大変恐縮いたしました。
I was truly humbled by your excessive consideration and kindness the other day.
「恐縮です」とは言うものの、彼は少しも恐縮している様子がない。
Although he says 'I'm humbled', he doesn't seem the least bit grateful or apologetic.
せっかくのお申し出、大変恐縮ですが、今回は辞退させていただきます。
Thank you very much for the kind offer, but I must humbly decline this time.
Imagine you feel a bit small. Someone has been very kind to you. Or maybe they are very important. This word shows you feel that way.
This phrase is not a real apology. For mistakes, say "moushiwake gozaimasen". Using "kyoushuku desu" for a big mistake sounds like you are avoiding blame. "Arigatou gozaimasu" is just thanks. "Kyoushuku desu" adds a feeling of "thank you, you did too much for me".
Use this when you want to be polite. It makes your request or refusal softer. It shows you respect the other person.
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