How to say 'Do' in Japanese | 致す

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The Japanese word for Do is 'Itasu', written as 致す in Japanese.'Do' in hiragana is いたす.

word

致す

Meaning

Reading

いたす

itasu

Kanji

致Doth, Do humbly

Explanation

The Japanese verb '致す (いたす)' is a humble form of 'する (to do)'. It is used to express actions in a polite and respectful manner, often when referring to oneself or one's own actions in relation to others. This verb is commonly used in formal situations, business settings, or when speaking to someone of higher status. For example: I will do my best「精一杯致します」(せいいっぱいいたします). I apologize for the inconvenience「ご迷惑をおかけ致します」(ごめいわくをおかけいたします). Note that '致す' is often used in set phrases and expressions, such as 'お願い致します (おねがいいたします) (I humbly request)' or '失礼致します (しつれいいたします) (Excuse me/I'm leaving).'

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

906

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 致す

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

致

Meaning

Doth, Do humbly

Hiragana in the Word 致す

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

す

Reading

Words Related to 致す Through the Kanji 致

This Word contains the Kanji 致 as well.

word

一致

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'Itasu' means 'Do' .

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