What does the JLPT N4 word "もうす" mean?

The N4 word "もうす" (もうす (mousu)) means "to say, to be called (humble form of 言う)". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "もうす"?

Yes, a common example is: "田中と申します。" which translates to "My name is Tanaka (humble).".

もうす (mousu)

もうす

💡 Nuance & Usage: Humble form of 言う (to say). Also used to humbly state one's name (〜と申します). (自分が何かを言う時や、自分の名前を名乗る時に使う謙譲語です。)

田中と申します。

My name is Tanaka (humble).

Test your understanding of "もうす"!

山田と_______。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 自分の名前を謙遜して名乗る時に「～と申します」を使います。
English: '~to mōshimasu' is used to humbly state one's name.

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