差し上げる
さしあげる
JLPT N5 · vocab_verb
Meaning
to give (humble, to superior)
Examples

先生に本を差し上げました。

I humbly gave a book to the teacher.

Related Kanji

📖 How to Use

「差し上げる」is a verb meaning "to give (humble, to superior)." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

A common mistake with 「差し上げる」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい2 & もんだい3

Verbs like 「差し上げる」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「差し上げる」mean in Japanese?+
「差し上げる」means "to give (humble, to superior)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「差し上げる」?+
「差し上げる」is read as「さしあげる」.
Is 「差し上げる」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「差し上げる」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「差し上げる」?+
先生に本を差し上げました。 — I humbly gave a book to the teacher.

Practice 「差し上げる」 with spaced repetition