Japanese Conversation · Level 47
90 words
Japanese word
申し出る
Pronunciation
Romajimōshideru
Meaning
- verboffer
Example
彼はすぐに手伝いを申し出ました。kare wa su gu ni te tsuda i o mō shi de ma shi ta
He immediately offered to help.
More examples
彼女は訪問者を駅まで案内すると申し出ました。kano jo wa hō mon sha o eki ma de an nai su ru to mō shi de ma shi ta
She offered to show the visitor to the station.
Core concept
Expresses voluntarily bringing a possible action, idea, or commitment forward for someone to consider or accept.
Common phrases
手伝いを申し出るte tsuda i o mō shi de ru
offer to help
助けを申し出るtasu ke o mō shi de ru
offer help
協力を申し出るkyō ryoku o mō shi de ru
offer cooperation
Similar words
名乗り出るnanorideru: To volunteer to take a role or carry out an action.
提案するteiansuru: To put forward an idea or plan for others to consider.
申し入れるmōshiireru: To make a formal request, proposal, or offer to another person or group.
Definition in Japanese
必要なことや役割などを自分から引き受ける意思を伝えること。hitsu yō na ko to ya yaku wari na do o ji bun ka ra hi ki u ke ru i shi o tsuta e ru ko to
Word origin
申し出る (mōshideru) is formed from 申し (mōshi), the continuative form of 申す (mōsu, "to say humbly"), and 出る (deru, "to go out"), meaning that a statement is brought forward.
Usage tips
- In announcements and formal exchanges, 申し出る (mōshideru) often marks a deliberate offer or proposal rather than an immediate casual response.