お/ご〜する (humble)
humble verb form
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Sentence formula
How it works
「お/ご〜する (humble)」 means "humble verb form". Structure: お/ご + stem + する. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Business polite
Use with customers, senior colleagues, or anyone who deserves extra respect.
Use
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Everyday life
Example 1利用についてご説明します。
りよう について ごせつめい します。
riyou nitsuite gosetsumei shimasu.
I will (humbly) explain the use.
Everyday life
Example 2指導についてご説明します。
しどう について ごせつめい します。
shidou nitsuite gosetsumei shimasu.
I will (humbly) explain the guidance.
Everyday life
Example 3記録についてご説明します。
きろく について ごせつめい します。
kiroku nitsuite gosetsumei shimasu.
I will (humbly) explain the record.
Everyday life
Example 4配送についてご説明します。
はいそう について ごせつめい します。
haisou nitsuite gosetsumei shimasu.
I will (humbly) explain the shipping.
Everyday life
Example 5通訳についてご説明します。
つうやく について ごせつめい します。
tsuuyaku nitsuite gosetsumei shimasu.
I will (humbly) explain the interpretation.
Make it yours
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Your situation
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