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さしあげる: humble: give (to a superior)

N3 · 11 Honorific & humble language

Humble verb for giving to a superior.

さしあげる (さしあげます). 先生に花をさしあげた. With a verb: 〜てさしあげる. It can sound too high when used to someone close. Many speakers prefer お〜する instead for actions.

Examples

社長しゃちょうに、お土産おみやげをさしあげました。

I gave a souvenir to the president.

お客様おきゃくさまに、お茶おちゃをさしあげてください。

Please serve tea to the guest.