- kyoushuku feeling (much) obliged, being (very) grateful, being thankful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone), feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error), feeling embarrassed (e.g. by someone's compliments, hospitality, etc.)
Very formal, used in business or polite apologies, often in set phrases like '恐縮ですが' to preface requests or express gratitude.
恐縮ですが、少しお時間よろしいですか。
Kyoushuku desu ga, sukoshi ojikan yoroshii desu ka.
I'm sorry to trouble you, but do you have a moment?
ご丁寧に説明いただき恐縮です。
Goteinei ni setsumei itadaki kyoushuku desu.
I'm much obliged for your kind explanation.
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