申す【もうす】
Frequency rank: 2,337. – 2,338.
- to say; to be calledhumble (kenjougo) language
- to dohumble (kenjougo) languageafter a word beginning with お- or ご-
Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- 申す【もうす】Frequency rank: 2,337. – 2,338.
- もうすFrequency rank: 17,250. – 17,300.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to say; to be called
- to do
This meaning refers to the act of speaking or expressing something, often used in a humble or formal context. It is commonly used in polite conversation.
This meaning refers to the act of performing a specific action, often used in a formal or humble context, especially when stating that one will take an action.
Generated collocations (experimental)
もうす申すことsaying (the act of saying)もうす申すとおりas you sayもうす申すべきことthings that should be saidもうさせて申させていただくto be allowed to sayもうしあげる申し上げるto humbly say (polite form)こころ心からもうす申すto say from the heartもうす申すさい際when speakingおなまえお名前をもうす申すto state your nameしょうじき正直にもうす申すto say honestlyごいけん意見をもうす申すto express an opinionごしゃ御社にもうす申すto say to your company
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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I will not say play fair but I would wish that you refrain from indiscreet acts.
I have no objection to paying a special fee if it is necessary.
I would like to thank you in advance for any help that you are able to give her.
I am surprised that she refused such a good offer.
He asked her to marry him, which proposal she refused.
He proposed to Miss Lee and she accepted.
Let me remind you again that March 31st is the due date.
I may not have much to offer in the way of learning or ability, but I want to do whatever I can for us all and humbly ask for your favor.
I should like to introduce to you the gentleman I spoke of the other day.
When applying for tickets, please give alternative dates.
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