Japanese word

申し出

Pronunciation

Romajimōshide

Meaning

  • nounoffer

Example

彼の申し出をありがたく受け入れます。kare no mō shi de o a ri ga ta ku u ke i re ma su

I gratefully accept his offer.

Illustration for 申し出 (offer)

More examples

取引先から新しい条件の申し出がありました。torihiki saki ka ra atara shi i jō ken no mō shi de ga a ri ma shi ta

We received an offer of new terms from our business partner.

Core concept

Refers to something presented openly for another person to consider, accept, or respond to.

Common phrases

  • 申し出を受け入れるmō shi de o u ke i re ru

    accept an offer

  • 申し出を断るmō shi de o kotowa ru

    turn down an offer

  • 申し出を撤回するmō shi de o tek kai su ru

    withdraw an offer

Similar words

提案teian: An idea or plan presented for discussion or acceptance.
申し入れmōshiire: A formal request or proposal directed to a person or organization.
申請shinsei: A request submitted to obtain permission, approval, or a service.
依頼irai: A request that asks someone to perform a task or provide help.

Definition in Japanese

自分の希望や考えを相手に示し、それに応じるよう求めること。また、示された事柄。ji bun no ki bō ya kanga e o ai te ni shime shi so re ni ō ji ru yō moto me ru ko to ma ta shime sa re ta koto gara

Word origin

申し出 (mōshide) comes from 申し出る (mōshideru), formed from 申す (mōsu, "to say") and 出る (deru, "to come out"); the compound suggests bringing one's words or intention forward.

Usage tips

  • English offer often refers to a deal or opportunity, but 申し出 (mōshide) also covers a personal proposal, application, or request made to another person.

Other meanings

  • proposalnoun
  • applicationnoun
  • requestnoun

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