存ずる · zuru verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 存ずる | 存じない |
| Polite | 存じます | 存じません |
| Past polite | 存じました | 存じませんでした |
| Past | 存じた | 存じなかった |
| Te-form | 存じて | 存じないで |
| Desire | 存じたい | 存じたくない |
| Potential | 存じられるalso formal 存ぜられる | 存じられないalso formal 存ぜられない |
| Passive | 存じられるalso formal 存ぜられる | 存じられないalso formal 存ぜられない |
| Causative | 存じさせる | 存じさせない |
| Causative passive | 存じさせられる | 存じさせられない |
| Volitional | 存じよう | |
| Polite volitional | 存じましょう | |
| Imperative | 存じろalso written 存ぜよ | 存ずるな |
| Conditional | 存じればalso 存ずれば | 存じなければ |
| Tara conditional | 存じたら | 存じなかったら |
zuru verb, transitive verb
know; be aware of; be acquainted with
Humble equivalent of 知る. Used when the speaker refers to their own knowledge or acquaintance with someone/something, showing respect to the listener or a third party. The zuru form is a slightly older or more formal variant of 存じる.
See also: 存じる
その件については何も存じません。
I know nothing about that matter.
I am well acquainted with your name.
zuru verb, transitive verb
think; consider; believe; feel
Humble equivalent of 思う. Expresses the speaker's humble opinion, thought, or feeling. Often used in formal or polite contexts. The zuru form adds a slightly archaic or very formal tone compared to 存じる.
I humbly think that your proposal is excellent.
I feel honored to meet you.
I am well aware of that matter.
I imagine you must be busy, but I appreciate your help.
I'm sorry, but I have no knowledge of that matter.