English–Japanese
“grateful” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikyōshuku
Example
お心遣いに恐縮しております。o kokoro zuka i ni kyō shuku shi te o ri ma su
I am grateful for your thoughtfulness.
How to say “grateful” in Japanese
“Grateful” in Japanese is 恐縮 (kyōshuku).
Describes a humble sense of shrinking before another person's kindness, which leads to heartfelt gratitude.
Example sentences with 恐縮
皆様から温かい励ましをいただき、恐縮の至りです。mina sama ka ra atata ka i hage ma shi o i ta da ki kyō shuku no ita ri de su
I am deeply grateful for the warm encouragement from everyone.
Tips for using 恐縮
- In formal Japanese conversation, 恐縮 (kyōshuku) often appears in 恐縮しております (kyōshuku shite orimasu) to express gratitude with humility, rather than simple fear.