申す
(Mousu)
The humble form of the verb 'to say' (iu), commonly used in self-introductions.
Connection rules
- ＋Replacement for 言う (iu)
- ＋Often used in the form ～と申します
Examples
1.
私は中川と申します。
Watashi ha nakagawa to moushi masu.
I am called Nakagawa.
「First time meeting business」
2.
父がよろしくと申しておりました。
Chichi ga yoroshiku to moushi te ori mashi ta.
My father was saying to give you his regards.
「Passing a family message」