差し上げる

さしあげる

To humbly give

N4verb·sashiageru

How to remember it

謙譲 (humble) form of あげる; 'raise up' a gift to a superior.

Example sentences

  • 先生にプレゼントを差し上げました。

    せんせいにぷれぜんとをさしあげました。

    I gave a present to my teacher.

  • お茶を差し上げましょうか。

    おちゃをさしあげましょうか。

    Shall I get you some tea?

Usage

Humble (謙譲語); used when giving to a superior, never to in-group.

Related words

あげるいただくいたします申す

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