Vocab Info

N2 る-verb, Transitive verb

(ぞん)じるto think, feel, consider, know, etc.

    Dictionary Definition

    Common

    1. る-verb, Transitive verb

      1.

      to know, to be aware (of), to be acquainted (with)

      Humble (kenjougo) language
    2. る-verb, Transitive verb

      2.

      to think, to consider, to believe, to feel

      Humble (kenjougo) language

    All Forms

    存じる 【ぞんじる】

    Details

    • Pitch Accent

    • Anime Top 3,900

    Examples

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      あなたが社長(しゃちょう)とは(ぞん)ませんでした。失礼(しつれい)しました。

      I did not know that you were the president. I apologize.

      • N2

      取引(とりひき)(さき)取引(とりひき)について「(ぞん)じない」とシラをきっている。

      The client is playing dumb by saying they 'are not aware' of the transaction.

      • N2

      生徒(せいと)からの手紙(てがみ):「パワフルな先生(せんせい)(いま)元気(げんき)なことと(ぞん)じます。」

      Letter from a student: 'I believe that our energetic teacher is doing well.'

      • N2

      厚意(こうい)()(がた)(ぞん)じるものの、こんな高価(こうか)(もの)()()(こと)出来(でき)ません。

      While I feel grateful for your kindness, I cannot accept such an expensive item.

      • N2

      電話(でんわ)素早(すばや)対応(たいおう)したので「(おそ)くなり(もう)(わけ)なく(ぞん)じます」と(あやま)らずに()みます。

      Since I responded quickly to the phone call, there is no need to apologize saying 'I feel sorry for being late.'

      • N2
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