物申す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 物申す | 物申さない |
| Polite | 物申します | 物申しません |
| Past polite | 物申しました | 物申しませんでした |
| Past | 物申した | 物申さなかった |
| Te-form | 物申して | 物申さないで |
| Desire | 物申したい | 物申したくない |
| Potential | 物申せる | 物申せない |
| Passive | 物申される | 物申されない |
| Causative | 物申させる | 物申させない |
| Causative passive | 物申させられる | 物申させられない |
| Volitional | 物申そう | |
| Polite volitional | 物申しましょう | |
| Imperative | 物申せ | 物申すな |
| Conditional | 物申せば | 物申さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 物申したら | 物申さなかったら |
godan verb (-su), intransitive verb
Used when voicing an objection or complaint, often in a formal or emphatic manner. Can imply speaking up against something.
No one objected to the decision.
He directly complained to his boss.
godan verb (-su), intransitive verb
Dated usage meaning simply 'to speak' or 'to say', without the connotation of objection. Rare in modern Japanese.
In old documents, 物申す is used simply to mean 'to say'.
hello!; is anyone home?; may I come in?
Archaic interjection used when calling out at someone's door or announcing one's presence. Not used in modern conversation.
A voice called out 'Hello! Is anyone home?' at the gate.