How to say 'Say' in Japanese | 申す

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The Japanese word for Say is 'Mousu', written as 申す in Japanese.'Say' in hiragana is もうす.

word

申す

Meaning

Say

Reading

もうす

mousu

Kanji

申Report

Explanation

The Japanese verb '申す (もうす)' is a humble form of the verb '言う (いう)', meaning 'to say'. It is used when the speaker is referring to their own actions in a humble or polite manner, often in formal or respectful contexts. This verb is commonly used in business settings, formal introductions, or when speaking to someone of higher status. For example: I am called Tanaka「田中と申します」(たなかともうします). I would like to say something「一言申したいことがあります」(ひとこともうしたいことがあります). Note that '申す' is part of keigo (敬語), the Japanese honorific language system, and is used to show respect to the listener or the subject of the conversation.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1578

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 申す

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

申

Meaning

Report

Hiragana in the Word 申す

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

す

Reading

Words Related to 申す Through the Kanji 申

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 申 as well.

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申し込む

Meaning

Apply

word

申請

Meaning

Application

word

申し上げる

Meaning

Say

word

申し訳

Meaning

Apology

word

申告

Meaning

Report, Declaration

word

申し立て

Meaning

Claim

word

申し出る

Meaning

Offer

word

申し込み

Meaning

Application

word

申し訳ない

Meaning

Apologetic

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What does 'Mousu' (申す) mean?

'Mousu' means 'Say' .

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