This phrase means "I do something for you." You use it when you do something for someone important. It shows respect to that person.
Verb [て-form] + 差し上げるPrimary
This phrase means "I do something for you." You use it when you do something for someone important. It shows respect to that person.
先日、部長に新しいプロジェクトの企画書をお送りして差し上げました。
I sent the new project proposal to the department head the other day.
大変申し訳ございませんが、その件については私からはご説明して差し上げることはできません。
I am very sorry, but I am unable to provide an explanation on that matter from my end.
社長がお戻りになりましたら、お荷物をお部屋までお運びして差し上げます。
When the company president returns, I will carry his luggage to his room for him.
先生、こちらの資料、コピーして差し上げましょうか。
Professor, shall I make a copy of these documents for you?
私がお送りして差し上げたお客様は、海外からの重要な取引先でした。
The client whom I escorted was an important business partner from overseas.
This phrase can sound too humble. It might make you seem like you are trying too hard. Or it could sound like you are making fun of someone. In business, use a different humble form. This form is safer and more common. It shows respect without sounding like you are doing a big favor.
This is different from "~te ageru." That is for friends. It is also different from "~te itadaku." That means you receive an action. It is also different from "~te kudasaru." That means someone important does something for you. This form shows you are giving a favor to someone important.
Don't use this when talking to friends or family. For example, don't say it to your mom. You use this when someone is much higher than you. This could be your boss. Or a customer. Using it with friends sounds rude. It makes you sound like you are better than them. It also sounds too formal for close people.
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