This is a very polite way to say "I know" or "I am aware." You use it when talking about important people or their actions.
Clause + と + 存じ上げておりますPrimary
This is a very polite way to say "I know" or "I am aware." You use it when talking about important people or their actions.
先生が文化勲章を受章されたことは、かねてより存じ上げております。
I have been aware for some time that you, Sensei, were awarded the Order of Culture.
申し訳ございません。その件に関する社長のお考えは、まだ存じ上げておりません。
I am very sorry. I am not yet aware of the president's thoughts regarding that matter.
部長が弊社の設立当初からのメンバーでいらっしゃることは、入社前から存じ上げておりました。
I was aware even before joining the company that the department head has been a member since our company's establishment.
会長が大変お忙しい方であると存じ上げておりますので、手短にご報告いたします。
As I am aware that the chairman is a very busy person, I will make my report brief.
山田監督のお名前と、その輝かしい功績につきましては、以前よりよく存じ上げております。
I have long been well aware of Director Yamada's name and his brilliant achievements.
Using '上げる' (ageru) is like putting someone on a pedestal. It shows you respect the person you are talking about very much. It makes your words very humble and polite.
This is different from "〜と存じます". Both are humble ways to say "I know". But "〜と存じ上げております" is only for knowing about important people. Or things directly about them. "〜と存じます" is for knowing about other things. Like the weather or general facts.
Don't use this when talking to friends. For example, don't say "田中さんと存じ上げております" to your friend about another friend. Use this only in very formal situations. Use it when you talk about important people. You are always talking about yourself or your group. You are showing respect to the other person.
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