Translation and Meaning of: 申し出る - moushideru

A expressão "申し出る" (moushideru) é um verbo em japonês que tem como significado principal "offer" ou "propose". It is widely used to indicate actions where someone makes themselves available or volunteers to do something, or presents a suggestion or proposal. This verb is often used in formal contexts or when someone wants to express their intentions clearly and directly.

The etymology of the word 「申し出る」 can be divided into two parts: 「申し」 (moushi) and 「出る」 (deru). The first component, 「申し」, comes from the verb 「申す」 (mousu), which is a humble way of referring to "saying" or "speaking." On the other hand, 「出る」 means "to exit" or "to appear." Therefore, the combination of the two characters suggests the idea of "bringing something to knowledge" or "putting something at disposal." This etymological construction reflects the formality and courtesy implicit in the action of making a proposal or offer.

Regarding its use, 「申し出る」 is often seen in business environments, service contexts, or among people who do not share an intimate relationship, being associated with nuances of respect and formality. Some common situations where this term can be applied include volunteering to help with a project, suggesting a change in a procedure, or proposing an idea during a meeting. Its frequent use in formal dialogues highlights its importance in polite and respectful communication, something highly valued in Japanese culture.

Vocabulary

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Verb conjugation of 申し出る

• 申し出ます - Forma positiva educada
• 申し出ません - Forma negativa educada
• 申し出た - Forma passada
• 申し出てください - Forma imperativa educada

Synonyms and similar words

• 申し上げる (mōshiageru) - Formally say; express (a request or opinion) with respect.
• 申す (mōsu) - To say; used in a humble way when referring to oneself.
• 申し入れる (mōshiireru) - Propose; offer (a request or suggestion).
• 申し込む (mōshikomu) - Apply; request (participation in an event or service).
• 申告する (shinkoku suru) - Declare; report (information officially, such as in a tax).

Related words

申し入れる

moushiireru

propose; suggest

申し込む

moushikomu

solicitar; fazer uma aplicação; propor (casamento); oferecer (mediação); fazer uma abertura (de paz); desafiar; alojar (objeções); solicitar (uma entrevista); assinar; reservar; reservar

報告

houkoku

report; information

届け

todoke

report; notification; record

出す

dasu

para apagar; para enviar

自首

jishu

surrender; surrender

申し出る

Romaji: moushideru
Kana: もうしでる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: report; to say; suggest; submit; request; make an offer

Meaning in English: to report to;to tell;to suggest;to submit;to request;to make an offer;to come forward with information

Definition: suggesting something to someone.

Example Sentences - (申し出る) moushideru

See below some example sentences:

私は彼女に結婚を申し出た。

Watashi wa kanojo ni kekkon wo moushidasita

I proposed marriage to her.

I offered him to get married.

• 私 - The personal pronoun that means "I" in Japanese.
• は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 彼女 - noun that means "girlfriend" or "fiancée" in Japanese
• に - particle that indicates the recipient of the action
• 結婚 - noun that means "marriage" in Japanese
• を - Particle indicating the direct object of the action.
• 申し出た - verb that means "propose" or "request" in Japanese, conjugated in the past