Japanese

ずる

ぞんずる
Meaning: to think, to feel, to consider (humble)
Part of Speech: Verb

Listen to pronunciation

Show inflections Hide inflections

Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 存ずる 存ずらない
Polite 存ずります 存ずりません
Past 存ずった 存ずらなかった
Polite + Past 存ずりました 存ずりませんでした
Te-form 存ずって 存ずらなくて
Potential 存ずれる 存ずれない
Passive 存ずられる 存ずられない
Causative 存ずらせる 存ずらせない
Causative + Passive 存ずらされる 存ずらされない
Imperative 存ずれ 存ずるな

Handwriting

存
ず
る

Example sentences

I think this one would be better.
来賓の方々からお言葉を賜りたいと存じます。
I would like to receive some words from the guests.
先生のお招きにあずかり、光栄に存じます。
I am honored to have received the teacher's invitation.
釈迦に説法だとは存じますが、一言申し上げます。
I know it's like preaching to the Buddha, but let me say one thing.
お褒めに預かり、恐悦至極に存じます。
I am extremely honored to receive your praise.
本日はお二人の華燭之典に参列でき、大変光栄に存じます。
I am very honored to be able to attend the wedding ceremony of you two today.

Usage Notes

A humble and polite verb used in formal situations to express one's thoughts or knowledge. Often used in business contexts.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.