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.
その決定に物申す人はいなかった。
No one objected to the decision.
彼は上
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.
昔の文書では「物申す」が単に「言う」の意味で使われている。
In old documents, 物申す is used simply to mean 'to say'.
interjection
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.
「物申す、物申す」と門の前で声がした。
A voice called out 'Hello! Is anyone home?' at the gate.