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恐(きょう)縮(しゅく)
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Meanings

  • noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb
    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.)
  • noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb, archaic
    3. shrinking back in fear

Readings

恐縮
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きょうしゅく
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