申もうしにくい

expression

difficult to say; hard to tell; I'm sorry to trouble you

A humble expression used when it is difficult to bring up a request, apology, or bad news. Often used as a softening phrase before making a request or delivering unwelcome information.

• 申もうしにくいことなのですが、来らい月げつで退たい職しょくさせていただきます。

  This is difficult to say, but I will be resigning next month.

• 大たい変へん申もうしにくいお願ねがいがあるのですが、少すこしお金かねを貸かしていただけませんか。

  I have a very awkward request to make—could you possibly lend me some money?