JLPT N3 Intermediate
申し上げる
Humble verb for saying, stating, or performing an action for a superior.
Readings
Other forms
申し上げます polite form
申し上げた past form
申し上げて te-form
申上げる alternative kanji
1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To say" / "To tell" (Humble)
Acts as the humble form of 言 (い)う, used when addressing a superior or client directly.
Example
まず 、 一言 お礼 を 申し上げます 。
First, I would like to say a word of thanks.
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2 Auxiliary Verb
To do" (Humble Auxiliary)
Functions as a highly formal auxiliary verb indicating that an action is performed for the listener’s benefit.
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