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    お忙しいところ恐縮ですが (oisogashii tokoro kyōshuku desu ga)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    formal

    How it works

    This phrase literally translates to "(at the) place where you are busy, I am sorry/ashamed, but...". It is a highly polite and deferential introductory phrase used when making a request or an inquiry, acknowledging that the other person is likely busy and apologizing for the imposition. The final "が (ga)" acts as a conjunction, implying that a request or a question will follow.

    Sample sentences

    お忙しいところ恐縮ですが、明日の会議についていくつか確認したい点がございます。

    Excuse me for bothering you while you're busy, but there are a few points I'd like to confirm regarding tomorrow's meeting.

    お忙しいところ恐縮ですが、こちらの書類にご署名をいただけますでしょうか？

    I apologize for bothering you while you're busy, but could you please sign these documents?

    お忙しいところ恐縮ですが、ご返信いただけますと幸いです。

    I apologize for taking up your time, but I would be grateful if you could reply.

    Quick facts

    politeness:Extremely polite and deferential. Used in business settings, formal inquiries, or when addressing superiors.
    usageContext:Always precedes a request, question, or announcement that might inconvenience the listener/reader.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    お忙しいところ恐縮ですが、明日の会議についていくつか確認したい点がございます。

    Excuse me for bothering you while you're busy, but there are a few points I'd like to confirm regarding tomorrow's meeting.

    お忙しいところ恐縮ですが、こちらの書類にご署名をいただけますでしょうか？

    I apologize for bothering you while you're busy, but could you please sign these documents?

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