Keigo (Honorific)
おっしゃる
- A special form of sonkeigo (尊敬語, respectful language) used for the verb "言う".
- It is typically used in formal contexts to show respect toward someone when referring to their actions of speaking in the speaker's speech.
Example Sentences
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部長は、今は忙しいとおっしゃいました。The department head said that he is busy now.
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社長は、新しい会社を作りたいといつもおっしゃいます。The president always says that he wants to create a new company.
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田中様はなんとおっしゃいましたか。What did Mr. Tanaka say?
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会長が今からおっしゃることは、大切なことです。What the president is going to say now is very important.
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お客様は、この商品がとても良いとおっしゃっていました。The customer said this product is very good.
Tags
JLPT N3