1.
to offer; to propose; to volunteer; to apply
To formally put forward an offer, proposal, or request. Slightly formal in register.
彼が手伝いを申し出た。
He offered to help.
退職を申し出る社員が増えている。
The number of employees applying to resign is increasing.
何か問題があれば、遠慮なく申し出てください。
If there are any problems, please don't hesitate to speak up.
申し出る is a compound verb meaning to formally offer or propose something. It has a slightly formal tone.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Pattern: Xを申し出る
ASPECT (ている):
- 申し出ている means "has offered / has made a request" (resulting state)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 協力を申し出る: to offer cooperation
- 退職を申し出る: to submit a resignation
The noun form is 申し出 (an offer; a proposal).