存じあげる
(Zonji ageru)
The humble form of 'to know' specifically used when talking about knowing a person.
Connection rules
- ＋Used specifically for knowing people of higher status
- ＋Often used in the form ～存じ上げております
Examples
1.
先生のお名前はよく存じ上げております。
Sensei no o namae ha yoku zonjiage te ori masu.
I know your name very well, teacher.
「Meeting a famous professor」
2.
以前から社長のことを存じ上げております。
Izen kara shachou no koto wo zonjiage te ori masu.
I have known the president for a long time.
「Connecting with a VIP」