Vocab Info

N4 う-verb (す), Transitive verb

(もう)to say, to be called, to do

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (す), Transitive verb

      1. 1.

        to say, to be called

        Humble (kenjougo) language
      2. 2.

        to do

        Humble (kenjougo) language, after a word beginning with お- or ご-

    All Forms

    申す 【もうす】

    Details

    • Anime Top 900

    Examples

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    • (はじ)めまして、岡田(おかだ)(もう)します。

      Nice to meet you, my name is Okada.

      • N4
    • 正直(しょうじき)(もう)しますと、その(あん)には反対(はんたい)でございます。

      Speaking frankly, I'm opposed to that proposal.

      • N4
    • スピーチ:「最後(さいご)に、これだけは(もう)しておきましょう。」

      Speech: 'In closing, I will say just this.'

      • N4
    • 息子(むすこ)がそのような(こと)を?(ちち)としてきつく(もう)しておきます

      My son did such a thing? As his father, I'll speak with him strictly.

      • N3
    • 弁護士(べんごし):「そうですね、(かれ)はその犯行(はんこう)について計画(けいかく)(せい)()かったと(もう)しております。」

      Lawyer: 'That's right, he says the crime was not premeditated.'

      • N3
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