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JLPT N3 Intermediate

存知

「存じ」

Formal term for knowing; respectful for others, humble for oneself.

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Other forms

存じる humble verb
存じます polite humble verb
存じません polite humble negative
ご存じ respectful noun
1 Verb (Humble, as 存じる)

"To know" (Humble, for yourself)

Expresses the speaker’s own awareness, thoughts, or recognition in a self-lowering manner.

Example

はい 、 その 件 について は 存じ て おり ます 。

Yes, I am aware of that matter.

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2 Noun (used as ご存じ)

"To know" (Respectful, for others)

Indicates that a superior, customer, or outside party possesses knowledge or awareness of a specific topic.

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存知 (存じ)
ぞんじ
Formal term for knowing; respectful for others, humble for oneself.
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