Vocab Info
N1 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
恐れ入るto be sorry, to beg pardon, to be much obliged, to feel small, to be grateful, to be amazed, to be filled with awe, to be surprised, to be disconcerted, to be embarrassed
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1.
to be sorry, to beg someone's pardon, to feel small
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
2.
to be much obliged, to be grateful, to be thankful
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
3.
to be amazed, to be greatly impressed, to admire
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
4.
to be dumbfounded, to be confounded, to be stunned, to be fed up (with), to be defeated, to be beaten
All Forms
恐れ入る 【おそれいる】、畏れ入る 【おそれいる】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
お
そ
れ
い
る
Anime Top 6,100
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恐れ入った腕前の選手をスカウトする。
Scout an athlete with skills that are so impressive they're awe-inspiring. {to be sorry, to beg pardon, to be much obliged, to feel small, to be grateful, to be amazed, to be filled with awe, to be surprised, to be disconcerted, to be embarrassed}
社員が社長に:「ご厚情のほど、恐れ入ります。」
The employee said to the president: "I am much obliged for your kindness." {to be sorry, to beg pardon, to be much obliged, to feel small, to be grateful, to be amazed, to be filled with awe, to be surprised, to be disconcerted, to be embarrassed}
生徒が先生に:「私の成績不良で心配をおかけして恐れ入ります。」
The student says to the teacher: "I am sorry for causing you worry due to my poor performance." {to be sorry, to beg pardon, to be much obliged, to feel small, to be grateful, to be amazed, to be filled with awe, to be surprised, to be disconcerted, to be embarrassed}
監督:「あの豪速球を打ち返すとは…!あの打者は恐れ入った腕前だ!」
Director: "To hit back that fast ball...! That batter has a skill that I'm amazed at!" {to be sorry, to beg pardon, to be much obliged, to feel small, to be grateful, to be amazed, to be filled with awe, to be surprised, to be disconcerted, to be embarrassed}
ボクシング選手:「どうだ!僕のパンチに恐れ入ったか!今度は気絶させてやる!」
Boxing Player: "How about that! You must be amazed by my punch! This time, I'll knock you out!" {to be sorry, to beg pardon, to be much obliged, to feel small, to be grateful, to be amazed, to be filled with awe, to be surprised, to be disconcerted, to be embarrassed}
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