申し上げる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 申し上げる | 申し上げない |
| Polite | 申し上げます | 申し上げません |
| Past polite | 申し上げました | 申し上げませんでした |
| Past | 申し上げた | 申し上げなかった |
| Te-form | 申し上げて | 申し上げないで |
| Desire | 申し上げたい | 申し上げたくない |
| Potential | 申し上げられるalso 申し上げれる | 申し上げられないalso 申し上げれない |
| Passive | 申し上げられる | 申し上げられない |
| Causative | 申し上げさせる | 申し上げさせない |
| Causative passive | 申し上げさせられる | 申し上げさせられない |
| Volitional | 申し上げよう | |
| Polite volitional | 申し上げましょう | |
| Imperative | 申し上げろ | 申し上げるな |
| Conditional | 申し上げれば | 申し上げなければ |
| Tara conditional | 申し上げたら | 申し上げなかったら |
Humble verb used to describe one's own speech or actions directed toward a superior, customer, or respected person. Covers a wide range: stating facts, expressing gratitude, offering congratulations, extending greetings, etc.
お礼を申し上げます。
I express my gratitude (to you).
心よりお祝いを申し上げます。
I offer my heartfelt congratulations.
ichidan verb, auxiliary verb
Humble auxiliary verb attached to the continuative form of a verb prefixed with お- or ご- to describe one's own action humbly. Used in very polite or formal situations.
ご案内申し上げます。
I will guide you (humble).
お待ち申し上げておりました。
I have been waiting for you (humble).
I would like to express my gratitude to my teacher.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks.
I sincerely apologize for the trouble I have caused everyone.
I will explain the details to you at a later date.
致す is the general humble auxiliary for 'to do', while 申し上げる as an auxiliary is reserved for attaching to お-/ご- prefixed verbs in especially formal, respect-showing contexts.
申し上げる is the humble form used when telling or informing a social superior, while 告げる is a neutral verb for announcing or informing without regard to relative status.