expression, godan verb (-ku)
have the privilege of doing; allow me to do
Humble expression used when the speaker is allowed or given the opportunity to do something, often with a sense of gratitude. Commonly follows the causative form of a verb (e.g., ～させていただく).
本日は休業させていただきます。
We will be closed today (lit. we humbly take the liberty of closing).
先に帰らせていただきます。
I'll be leaving before you (lit. I humbly take the liberty of leaving first).