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7課 授受表現
Give & receive — あげる/くれる/もらう and form てV
7課

Vて さしあげる

接続:(私)は (目上)に Vて形 + さしあげる
Humility: helping others — humble form of 〜てあげる.
注意 / Note:Speaking directly to a superior is impolite because it sounds like a credit. Usually only used when telling to a third person. When asking for help, use お〜しましょうか.
比較 / Compare:お荷物をお持ちしましょうか(correct)/お荷物を持ってさしあげましょうか(false — count the merit).
よく出る形 / Common form:(第三者に話すとき)〜てさしあげました。
わたしは部長を駅まで送ってさしあげました。
I sent the chief off to the station.
お客様に道を教えてさしあげた。
I gave directions to the guests.
祖母に手紙を読んでさしあげました。
I read the letter for you.

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