動詞て形 + さしあげる

N4

動詞て形 + さしあげる

Doushi te-kei + sashiageru

Verb TE + sashiageru

N4

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Explanation

'Verb TE + さしあげる' is a polite expression used when the speaker does something for someone of higher status or to show respect. It conveys the idea of giving a favor or service in a humble way. The verb is put into its て-form, followed by さしあげる.

Structure

Pattern
Verb (て-form) + さしあげる
Verb (て-form)The verb conjugated into its て-form.
Examples: 入れて, 送って, 持って, かけて
さしあげるA humble verb meaning 'to give' or 'to do (for someone of higher status)'.
Examples: さしあげます, さしあげました, さしあげましょう

Examples

Example 1
お茶を入れてさしあげます。
Ocha wo irete sashiagemasu.
I will prepare and serve tea (for you).
Breakdown
お茶tea
をobject marker
入れてprepare (te-form)
さしあげますdo (for you, polite)
Note: Shows respect to the person receiving the favor.
Example 2
メッセージを送ってさしあげました。
Messeiji wo okutte sashiagemashita.
I have sent the message (for you).
Breakdown
メッセージmessage
をobject marker
送ってsend (te-form)
さしあげましたdid (for you, polite, past)
Note: Polite past tense; implies respect.
Example 3
荷物を持ってさしあげましょうか。
Nimotsu wo motte sashiagemashou ka.
Shall I carry the luggage (for you)?
Breakdown
荷物luggage
をobject marker
持ってcarry (te-form)
さしあげましょうかshall I do (for you, polite)
Note: Offering a favor to someone of higher status.
Example 4
お電話をかけてさしあげます。
Odenwa wo kakete sashiagemasu.
I will make a phone call (for you).
Breakdown
お電話phone call
をobject marker
かけてmake (te-form)
さしあげますdo (for you, polite)
Note: Polite; used for someone you want to show respect to.

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