You use this phrase to guess what someone important is thinking. It shows great respect.
Clause + と + 拝察いたしますPrimary
You use this phrase to guess what someone important is thinking. It shows great respect.
社長は大変お忙しいことと拝察いたします。
I humbly surmise that you (the President) are extremely busy.
先日のご提案にご満足いただけなかったものと拝察いたしました。
I humbly surmised that you were not satisfied with our previous proposal.
ご多忙の折とは拝察いたしますが、何卒ご検討のほどお願い申し上げます。
I humbly surmise that this is a busy time for you, but I earnestly request your consideration.
皆様、お疲れのことと拝察いたします。どうぞごゆっくりお休みください。
I humbly surmise that everyone is tired. Please, take a good rest.
先生におかれましても、さぞご心痛のことと拝察いたします。
I humbly surmise that you too, Professor, must be in great distress.
This phrase is like guessing what a very important person is thinking. You are guessing carefully. You are also showing respect to them.
This phrase is much more formal than "~ka to zonjimasu." That phrase means "I humbly wonder if..." It is used for many things. "~to haisatsu itashimasu" is only for guessing what a boss or senior person is thinking. It is also more formal than "~to suisatsu itashimasu." That phrase means "I infer." It sounds more like an analysis. It does not show as much respect.
Don't use this when talking to friends. For example, don't say it to your classmate. This phrase is for very formal situations. Use it for important people. Use it in business letters. It sounds too stiff in daily talk.
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