This is the 8399th most frequent Japanese word.
恐縮
"恐縮" means "gratitude mixed with humility" or "feeling apologetic and thankful."
The word "恐縮" expresses a feeling of bashfulness or being sorry when requesting something, often used in polite and formal contexts.
恐縮ですが、少し静かにしていただけますか。
I'm sorry to trouble you, but could you please be a bit quieter?
Here, "恐縮" conveys a sense of humility or feeling overwhelmed in response to praise or attention.
そんな風に褒めていただくと、恐縮してしまいます。
When praised like that, I feel overwhelmed and humbled.
"恐縮" is used to express an overwhelming feeling of gratitude or respect in this sense.