申(もう)し上(あ)げる

もうしあげる
verb (ichidan)
to say (humble)
1. to say, to tell (humble)
Humble form of 言う used when speaking to someone of higher status.
ひとこと申(もう)し上(あ)げます。
Allow me to say a word.
お礼(れい)を申(もう)し上(あ)げます。
I would like to express my gratitude.
お願(ねが)い申(もう)し上(あ)げます。
I humbly request.
Very formal request
この度(たび)のご支援(しえん)に心(こころ)よりお礼(れい)申(もう)し上(あ)げます。
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support.
大変(たいへん)ご迷惑(めいわく)をおかけしましたことを、深(ふか)くお詫(わ)び申(もう)し上(あ)げます。
I deeply apologize for the great inconvenience we have caused.
Very formal apology in business context

申(もう)し上(あ)げる is the humble form of 言(い)う.

POLITENESS LEVELS:

  • 言(い)う: plain
  • 申(もう)す: humble (formal)
  • 申(もう)し上(あ)げる: humble (very formal)
  • おっしゃる: honorific

COMMON SET PHRASES:

  • 申(もう)し上(あ)げます: I would like to say
  • お礼(れい)申(もう)し上(あ)げます: I express my gratitude
  • お願(ねが)い申(もう)し上(あ)げます: I humbly request

Note: Used in very formal business and ceremonial contexts.

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Added 2026.1.9 21:42 · Revised 2026.2.20 0:29
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