The phrase combines お言葉, the other person’s words or offer, with 甘えて, accepting and relying on that kindness.
The phrase combines お言葉, the other person’s words or offer, with 甘えて, accepting and relying on that kindness.
What does お言葉に甘えて mean?
A grateful acceptance of someone’s kind offer.
How do you read お言葉に甘えて?
It is read おことばにあまえて, written okotoba ni amaete.
When would you use お言葉に甘えて?
It answers an offer already made; it is especially natural when accepting help, food or hospitality politely.
How is お言葉に甘えて different from 遠慮します?
遠慮します declines an offer, while this accepts it with gratitude.
How does お言葉に甘えて change in a sentence?
This is the fixed response; the related verb phrase 言葉に甘える can be inflected in other sentences.