Japanese

もうす
Meaning: to say; to be called (humble)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 申す 申さない
Polite 申します 申しません
Past 申した 申さなかった
Polite + Past 申しました 申しませんでした
Te-form 申して 申さなくて
Potential 申せる 申せない
Passive 申される 申されない
Causative 申させる 申させない
Imperative 申せ 申すな

Handwriting

申
す

Example

I am Tanaka. Nice to meet you.

Usage Notes

A humble form of 'to say' used to refer to oneself in formal situations.

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