Literally becoming overwhelmed by respect, expressing humility before someone’s kindness or the burden of a request.
Literally becoming overwhelmed by respect, expressing humility before someone’s kindness or the burden of a request.
What does 恐れ入ります mean?
A humble, formal way to acknowledge kindness or introduce a request.
How do you read 恐れ入ります?
It is read おそれいります, written osore irimasu.
When would you use 恐れ入ります?
A formal standalone response to a favor; with が or a following request it softens the imposition.
How is 恐れ入ります different from すみません?
すみません serves many casual apologies and thanks; 恐れ入ります is more formal and humble.
How does 恐れ入ります change in a sentence?
Fixed polite form of 恐れ入る; often followed by が when leading into a request.