恐おそれ多おおい

i-adjective

awesome; awe-inspiring; august

Expresses deep respect or reverence for someone or something of great status, often implying that one feels unworthy or overwhelmed. Used in formal or literary contexts.

• 天皇てんのう陛へい下かにお会あいできるとは、恐おそれ多おおいことです。

  It is an awe-inspiring honor to be able to meet His Majesty the Emperor.

• そのような恐おそれ多おおいお言こと葉ばをいただき、光こう栄えいに存ぞんじます。

  I am honored to receive such gracious words from you.

i-adjective

presumptuous; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect

Used to apologize or express humility when one's actions or words might seem disrespectful toward a superior or someone of higher status. Often appears in set phrases like 恐れ多いですが or 恐れ多いことながら.

• 恐おそれ多おおいですが、一ひと言こと申もうし上あげてもよろしいでしょうか。

  I hope it is not too presumptuous of me, but may I say a word?

• 恐おそれ多おおいことながら、私わたくしからご説せつ明めいさせていただきます。

  With all due respect, please allow me to explain.