物申す
ものもうす
verb (godan)
to speak up; to voice an objection; to have something to say
formalcommunication
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 物申す | 物申さない |
| Present polite | 物申します | 物申しません |
| Past | 物申した | 物申さなかった |
| Past polite | 物申しました | 物申しませんでした |
| て form | 物申して | 物申さなくて |
| ている present | 物申している | 物申していない |
| ている polite | 物申しています | 物申していません |
| ている past | 物申していた | 物申していなかった |
| ている past polite | 物申していました | 物申していませんでした |
| Conditional ば | 物申せば | 物申さなければ |
| Conditional たら | 物申したら | 物申さなかったら |
| Volitional | 物申そう | — |
| Volitional polite | 物申しましょう | — |
| Potential | 物申せる | 物申せない |
| Passive | 物申される | 物申されない |
| Causative | 物申させる | 物申させない |
| Imperative | 物申せ | 物申すな |
1.
to speak up; to voice an objection; to have something to say
To express a complaint, objection, or opinion, especially toward someone in a position of authority or power. Carries an assertive, sometimes confrontational tone.
A somewhat formal or literary expression combining 物 (thing, matter) with 申す (the humble form of 言う, to say). Despite containing the humble verb 申す, the expression as a whole conveys assertiveness — speaking truth to power. It has a slightly archaic flavor that adds weight and dignity to the act of speaking out.
Common collocations
- 権力に物申す: to speak up against authority
- 社会に物申す: to speak out about society
- 政治に物申す: to speak out about politics
- 物申す姿勢: an attitude of speaking up
Usage
Often used in headlines, opinion columns, and social commentary. The pattern 「〜に物申す」 is especially common as a title format for essays or speeches criticizing something.
Similar words
Related Words
Compare:
異議を唱える (to raise an objection)
Compare:
抗議する (to protest)
Compare:
意見 (to give one's opinion)