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〜と存じます: I think (humble)

N2 · 12 Honorific and humble set forms

A humble, formal way to say 'I think' or 'I know'.

Plain form + と存じます. 存じる is the humble form of 思う and 知る. Used in speeches, business and letters. Common: ご存じですか (honorific for the other person, 'do you know') and 存じ上げません.

Examples

ご理解りかいいただければ幸さいわいと存ぞんじます。

I would be grateful if you could understand.

お力おちからになれればと存ぞんじます。

I hope I can be of help.

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