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JLPT N4 Grammar

おっしゃる

N4Honorifics

N4 · Honorifics · 内容と + おっしゃる

Meaning

honorific form of say

Structure

内容と + おっしゃる

Explanation

おっしゃる is the honorific form of 言う, used to respectfully describe what another person says.

Usage

Its polite form is the irregular おっしゃいます.

Example

先生は「よく頑張りました」とおっしゃいました。

The teacher said, 'You worked hard.'

Common Mistake

Do not use おっしゃる for your own speech; use 申す or plain 言う.

Memory Tip

Use おっしゃる to honor someone else's speech.

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