恐れ入る (おそれいる): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

恐れ入る (おそれいる) means to be grateful / to feel obliged.

See example sentences below.

恐れ入る at a glance

恐れ入る

おそれいるosoreiru

N1verb

to be grateful / to feel obliged

恐れ入るおそれいるosoreiruN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to be grateful / to feel obliged

Example 1

手伝っていただき、恐れ入ります。

Translation

I am grateful for your help.

Example 2

ご迷惑をかけて、恐れ入ります。

Translation

I am sorry for causing trouble.