Japanese word

差し上げる

Pronunciation

Romajisashiageru

Meaning

  • verbgive

Example

先生に本を差し上げます。sen sei ni hon o sa shi a ge ma su

I give a book to my teacher.

Illustration for 差し上げる (give)

More examples

ご希望の方には、この資料を差し上げます。go ki bō no hō ni wa ko no shi ryō o sa shi a ge ma su

We will give this handout to anyone who wants it.

Core concept

Presents giving or offering as a respectful action that places the recipient above the giver.

Common phrases

  • 資料を差し上げるshi ryō o sa shi a ge ru

    give materials

  • お客様に差し上げるo kyaku sama ni sa shi a ge ru

    give to a customer

Similar words

あげるageru: To give something to another person in an ordinary, neutral manner.
渡すwatasu: To hand something to another person or pass it to them.
贈るokuru: To give something as a gift or a token of goodwill.

Definition in Japanese

相手を立てる気持ちを込めて、目上の人に物や恩恵を与えること。ai te o ta te ru ki mo chi o ko me te me ue no hito ni mono ya on kei o ata e ru ko to

Word origin

差し上げる (sashiageru) combines 差す (sasu, "hold up") and 上げる (ageru, "raise"); its humble giving sense relates to raising something toward a respected recipient.

Usage tips

  • The respectful tone of 差し上げる (sashiageru) makes it suitable for offering a service or item politely, but it is too formal for many casual exchanges.

Other meanings

  • offerverb

Opposites

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