申す

もうす

To say (humble form of 言う)

N4verb·mousu

How to remember it

Humble (kenjougo) speech word; lowers the speaker to honor the listener.

Example sentences

  • 私は田中と申します。

    わたしはたなかともうします。

    My name is Tanaka (I am called Tanaka).

  • 申し訳ございませんが、お時間をいただきます。

    もうしわけございませんが、おじかんをいただきます。

    I am very sorry, but I will need some of your time.

Usage

Extra-modest humble verb; used in formal self-introductions and polite business speech.

Related words

言う致す参る申す

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