申す

to say, to tell

verb · present Rare #33,234

to say, to tell A humble or formal way to say 言う. Commonly used when speaking modestly about oneself.

JA: 私から一言申す。

EN: I would like to say a few words.

車持皇子と申す

I am called Prince Kuramochi.

— かぐや姫の物語 (2013)

もしこの山は何と申すのです？

What is this mountain called?

— かぐや姫の物語 (2013)

お返し申す！

I shall repay you!

— すずめの戸締まり (2022)

もうよいと申すに

I say, that is enough.

— 七人の侍 (1954)