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Meaning of 恐縮 in Japanese
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恐縮JLPT 2
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Kana Readingきょうしゅく
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Romajikyōshuku
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Word Senses
Examples of 恐縮, きょうしゅく in a sentence
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うっとうしい梅雨期に、すっきりしない話で恐縮ですが、少しの間お付き合いください。
I'm ashamed to tell such a muddled story in this dreary, rainy season, but please bear with me for a while.
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催促がましくて恐縮ですが、先日お貸ししたお金を返していただけませんか。
I'm afraid this sounds like a demand, but could you return the money I lent you the other day?
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Sorry, but can you show me the way to the next village?
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May I make so bold as to request your assistance?
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Will you kindly come here at nine?
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I am very sorry, but I must cancel our appointment for February 27.
Kanji in this word
17 strokes
shrink, contract, shrivel, wrinkle, reduce
On'Yomi: シュク
Kun'Yomi: ちぢ.む, ちぢ.まる, ちぢ.める, ちぢ.れる, ちぢ.らす
10 strokes
fear, dread, awe
On'Yomi: キョウ
Kun'Yomi: おそ.れる, おそ.る, おそ.ろしい, こわ.い, こわ.がる