Meaning
お/ご…申し上げる is an exceptionally polite way to express that you will do something for someone. While 申し上げる literally means the humble form of 'to say,' this pattern uses it with the sense of 'to do.' It is more respectful than お/ご…する or お/ご…いたす, making it ideal for formal situations when offering service or expressing good wishes.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 1类・2类动词（ます形） | お + 动词ます形 + 申し上げる |
| 3类名词 | ご + 名词 + 申し上げる |
Examples
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明日の午前にお客様のお宅に伺い、直接お渡び申し上げるつもりです。
Tomorrow morning I plan to visit the customer's home and deliver it in person to them. -
全国大会での優勝をお祈り申し上げます。
I sincerely pray for your victory at the national tournament. -
お願い申し上げます。
I humbly ask for your favor.
Summary
- Form: Verb (polite stem) + お/ご + verb stem + 申し上げる for humbling oneself before others
- More respectful than お/ご…する and お/ご…いたす; used in formal business and social contexts
- Common with verbs like 祈る (pray), 願う (wish), 詫び (apologize), and 紹介 (introduce)