N3
もうす (mōsu)
申す
to say, to be called (humble)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Humble form of 言う (iu) and (自分の名前を)言う. Used when speaking about one's own actions or those of one's in-group to someone of higher status, showing humility.
📝 Example Sentences
私は田中と申します。
My name is Tanaka. (Lit. I am called Tanaka.)
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "申す"!
ごめんください。鈴木と_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「申します」は自分の名前を言うときの謙譲語です。
English: 申します is the humble form used when stating one's own name.
English: 申します is the humble form used when stating one's own name.
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