feeling (much) obliged
きょうしゅく
Noun, Participle, Verb, Intransitive
1.
feeling (much) obliged, being (very) grateful, being thankful
2.
feeling sorry (for troubling someone), feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error), feeling embarrassed (e.g. by someone's compliments, hospitality, etc.)
3.
shrinking back in fear
archaic
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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 apologize for bothering you when you're busy, but could I have a moment of your time?
温かいお心遣いに恐縮の至りです。
I am deeply grateful for your kind consideration.
彼の突然の申し出に、私は恐縮して言葉が出なかった。
I was so embarrassed by his sudden offer that I couldn't speak.
この度はご期待に沿えず、大変恐縮しております。
I am very sorry that I could not meet your expectations this time.
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