Verb て + さしあげる JLPT N4 Polite

Formation

Verb-てform + さしあげる

Explanation

The grammar point 'Verb て + さしあげる' is used to express the action of giving or doing something for someone in a polite manner. It is mainly used when the speaker is offering or doing something for someone of higher social status or showing respect towards the person. To form this expression, you need to conjugate the verb into its て-form and attach さしあげる.

Example sentences

• お茶を入れてさしあげます。

  I will prepare and serve tea (for you).

  Ocha wo irete sashiagemasu.

• メッセージを送ってさしあげました。

  I have sent the message (for you).

  Messeiji wo okutte sashiagemashita.

• 荷物を持ってさしあげましょうか。

  Shall I carry the luggage (for you)?

  Nimotsu wo motte sashiagemashou ka.

• お電話をかけてさしあげます。

  I will make a phone call (for you).

  Odenwa wo kakete sashiagemasu.

Benefactive Action (Doing X As A Favor)

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