仰(おお)せ

おおせ
noun
instruction; order; what someone says (honorific)
1. instruction; order; command (honorific)
An honorific term for what a superior or respected person says or commands.
ご主人様(しゅじんさま)の仰(おお)せの通(とお)りにいたします。
I will do as my master instructs.
何(なん)なりと仰(おお)せください。
Please tell me whatever you need.
社長(しゃちょう)の仰(おお)せですから、従(したが)うしかありません。
Since it's the president's order, we have no choice but to comply.

FORMALITY:
Very formal/honorific language (尊敬語(そんけいご)). Used to refer to instructions or words from superiors, royalty, or highly respected individuals.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 仰(おお)せの通(とお)り - as you say/command
  • 仰(おお)せください - please tell me
  • 何(なん)なりと仰(おお)せください - please tell me anything you need
  • ご仰(おお)せのまま - as you wish

RELATED:

  • 仰(おっしゃ)る - to say (honorific verb form)
  • 命令(めいれい) - order, command (neutral)
  • ご指示(しじ) - instruction (polite)
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Added 2026.1.23 8:40 · Revised 2026.1.24 16:38
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