恐れ入る
おそれいる
osoreiru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
恐れ入る (おそれいる (osoreiru)) means "to be sorry". It is read おそれいる (osoreiru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to be sorry
Also : to feel ashamed · to be overwhelmed
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Example Sentences
親切にしてくれて恐れ入ります。
しんせつにしてくれてこわれいります。
I'm grateful and humbled by your kindness.
こんなに素晴らしいプレゼントをもらって恐れ入った。
こんなにすばらしいぷれぜんとをもらってこわれいった。
I was overwhelmed receiving such a wonderful gift.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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