• A special form of kenjogo (謙譲語, humble language) for the verb "あげる".
  • It is typically used in formal contexts to show humility when speaking about the speaker gives something to someone of higher status.

Example Sentences

  • (しゃ)(しゃ)(ちょう)に、ワインをさしあげました。
    I gave wine to the president of Company A.
  • ()(ちょう)に、(りょ)(こう)のおみやげをさしあげました。
    I gave a souvenir from my trip to the department head.
  • (そつ)(ぎょう)(しき)()(せん)(せい)()(がみ)(はな)(たば)をさしあげる()(てい)だ。
    I plan to give a letter and a bouquet to the teacher on graduation day.
  • ()(ちょう)(たん)(じょう)()に、みんなでケーキを()()げた。
    We all gave a cake to the department head for his birthday.
  • (いま)、お(きゃく)(さま)(とく)(べつ)なプレゼントをさしあげています。
    We're currently offering a special gift to our customers.

Tags

JLPT N4