〜させていただきます
I will (humbly) do — keigo
Politely describe an action you will take with the other person's permission or support.
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Your action, expressed humbly: 〜させていただきます.
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How it works
Very common humble keigo in business. Literally 'I will receive the favor of being allowed to do'. 検討させていただきます (We will consider it), 確認させていただきます (Let me confirm). Use it with clients and managers — but don't overuse it in casual teams.
When to use it
Use it when permission or a benefit from the other person is relevant, such as confirming a change with a client.
Tone: Business polite
Use with customers, senior colleagues, or anyone who deserves extra respect.
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At work
Example 1本日の議事録は私が作成させていただきます。
ほんじつの ぎじろくは わたしが さくせいさせていただきます。
honjitsu no gijiroku wa watashi ga sakusei sasete itadakimasu
I will (humbly) write today's meeting minutes.
Everyday life
Example 2スケジュールを変更させていただきます。
すけじゅーるを へんこうさせていただきます。
sukejuuru o henkou sasete itadakimasu
We will (humbly) change the schedule.
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I will (humbly) write today's meeting minutes.
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