恐おそれながら

expression

with all due respect; most humbly

A formal, humble set phrase used before making a request, offering an opinion, or giving a warning to a superior. Often softens the following statement.

• 恐おそれながら、そのご提てい案あんには賛さん成せいいたしかねます。

  With all due respect, I cannot agree with that proposal.

• 恐おそれながら、一ひと言こと申もうし上あげます。

  Most humbly, I would like to say a word.