Illustration: At the start of a neighborhood ceramics class, a newcomer stands beside their unused stool and introduces themself to the small seated group. Their mouth is open in speech, one hand rests lightly against their own chest, and their shoulders incline in a restrained bow.

JLPT N4verbLevel estimated by Bebop

申もうす

mousu

to say, to be called

A humble form of 言う, often used when introducing yourself. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. こちらはスミスと申もうします。ジョンソンさんはおいででしょうか。

    This is Mr Smith speaking. Is Mr Johnson in?

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  2. 鈴木すずきと申もうします。

    This is Mr Suzuki speaking.

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  3. アンドレアと申もうします。

    My name is Andrea.

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Kanji in 申

  • 申have the honor to; sign of the monkeyOnシンKunもうす・もうし-・さる

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