Japanese phrase

お褒めいただき恐縮です。 o ho me i ta da ki kyō shuku de su

Meaning

I am flattered by your kind words.

When to use it

Expresses modest pleasure at being praised. The phrase is polite and somewhat formal, so it often appears in professional or respectful conversations.

Example dialogue

今回の提案は本当に見事でした。 kon kai no tei an wa hon tō ni mi goto de shi ta

Your proposal was truly impressive.

お褒めいただき恐縮です。 o ho me i ta da ki kyō shuku de su

I am flattered by your kind words.

Phrase list with this phrase

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