Verb て + さしあげる

When to use

Humble - the speaker doing something for someone of higher status, as a favor.

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.

• お茶ちゃを入いれてさしあげます。

  I will prepare and serve tea (for you).

  Ocha wo irete sashiagemasu.

• メッセージを送おくってさしあげました。

  I have sent the message (for you).

  Messeiji wo okutte sashiagemashita.

• 荷物にもつを持もってさしあげましょうか。

  Shall I carry the luggage (for you)?

  Nimotsu wo motte sashiagemashou ka.

• お電話でんわ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)

• Verb てあげるVerb te ageruN4Used to express doing something for someone; 'do something…
• Verb て くれるVerb-te kureruN4Expresses that someone does something for the speaker (or…
• Verb て もらうVerb-te morauN4Express receiving a favor or action from someone.
• Verb ていただく〜te itadakuN4Used to express receiving someone's favor or help; 'to…
• Verb て くださるVerb-te kudasaruN4Expresses gratitude for receiving someone's favor; 'to…

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