This is a polite way to say "to say" or "to tell." You use it to show respect to the person who is speaking.
おっしゃるPrimary
おっしゃいます
This is a polite way to say "to say" or "to tell." You use it to show respect to the person who is speaking.
部長はまだ何もおっしゃいません。
The department head hasn't said anything yet.
先生は何とおっしゃいましたか。
What did the teacher say?
課長がおっしゃっていた件、確認いたしました。
I have confirmed the matter that the section chief was mentioning.
社長がおっしゃる通り、このプロジェクトは最優先です。
As the president says, this project is the top priority.
ご意見がございましたら、何でもおっしゃってください。
If you have any opinions, please feel free to say anything.
This phrase is very polite. It shows you agree completely. You use it when talking to someone important.
This word is for 'to say'. It shows respect to the speaker. It is different from '言う' (iu). That is the normal word for 'to say'. It is also different from '申す' (mousu). That word is for when you humbly say something. You use 'おっしゃる' when a boss says something. You use '申す' when you say something to a boss.
Watch out: Do not use "おっしゃる" for yourself. This verb shows respect to another person. Using it for yourself sounds rude. When you say something, use "言います" (iimasu) politely. Or use "申します" (moushimasu) to be humble.
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