恐れ入る
おそれいる
osoreiru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 40 - JLPT N3
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
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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