恐おそれ入いりますが

expression

sorry to trouble you, but ...; excuse me, but ...

A polite, formal phrase used to preface a request, question, or apology. Often heard in business settings, customer service, and formal letters. The が at the end softens the statement and implies a following request or explanation.

• 恐おそれ入いりますが、もう一いち度どお名な前まえをお聞きかせいただけますか。

  I'm sorry to trouble you, but could you tell me your name again?

• 恐おそれ入いりますが、本ほん日じつは定てい休きゅう日びとなっております。

  I'm very sorry, but we are closed today.