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N4 う-verb (ある), Transitive verb

(おっしゃ)to say, to speak, to tell, to talk

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    1. う-verb (ある), Transitive verb

      1. 1.

        to say, to speak, to tell

        Honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language, Usually written using kana alone
      2. 2.

        to be called

        Honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language, Usually written using kana alone, as ...とおっしゃる after a person's name

    All Forms

    仰る 【おっしゃる】仰有る 【おっしゃる】

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      先生(せんせい)(わたし)のことについて(おっしゃ)

      The teacher talks about me.

      • N4

      (なに)(おっしゃ)いました?

      What did you say?

      • N4

      先生(せんせい):「校長(こうちょう)先生(せんせい)(おっしゃ)っていることを(しず)かに()きましょう。」

      Teacher: 'Listen quietly to what the principal is saying.'

      • N4

      名前(なまえ)をなんと(おっしゃ)(おし)えてください。

      Please let me know how to say your name.

      • N3

      天皇陛下(てんのうへいか)国民(こくみん)()かって(なに)かを熱心(ねっしん)(おっしゃ)っています

      The Emperor is eagerly saying something to the people.

      • N3
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