This word means 'to know' or 'to think'. You use it to show respect to the person you are talking to.
存じるPrimary
存ずる
This word means 'to know' or 'to think'. You use it to show respect to the person you are talking to.
その件につきましては、担当者として私が存じております。
Regarding that matter, I am aware of it as the person in charge.
申し訳ございませんが、その件については何も存じません。
I am very sorry, but I do not know anything about that matter.
社長のご提案は素晴らしいと存じました。
I thought that the president's proposal was wonderful.
私が存じる限り、プロジェクトに遅れはございません。
As far as I know, there are no delays in the project.
皆様のご協力、大変ありがたく存じます。
I am very grateful for everyone's cooperation.
Imagine `存じる` is like a very deep bow when you say how you feel. It makes your feelings sound very humble and polite. You use it in set phrases like 'I am so thankful' or 'I am very happy'.
This word is for when *you* know or think something. It shows humility. But ご存じだ is for when *someone else* knows. It shows respect to them.
Don't use this when talking about what someone else knows. For example, don't say "Do you know?" using 存じる. You use it for yourself or your group. It shows humility.
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