申します（もうします、moushimasu）
- to say (humble)

The Japanese word 申します [申します] is a polite verb that generally translates to "to say," "to be called," or "to state." It is a humble form (keigo) of the verb 言う (言う: to say). It is used to show respect to the listener or the person being spoken about. 申します [申します] is often used in formal situations, such as business meetings, introductions, or when speaking to someone of higher status. It conveys a sense of humility and politeness.

⚫︎私の名前は田中と申します。 Translation: My name is Tanaka. ⚫︎本日、会議の司会を務めさせていただきます、山田と申します。 Translation: I will be chairing today's meeting. My name is Yamada. ⚫︎何かご質問はございますか。 Translation: Do you have any questions?

⚫︎申します [申します] is primarily used in formal or polite situations. ⚫︎It is often used when introducing yourself (e.g., 〜と申します). ⚫︎It can be used to state your opinion or make a formal announcement. ⚫︎It is frequently used in business settings, with customers, or when talking to superiors. ⚫︎The polite form, 申します [申します], emphasizes the speaker's humility.

⚫︎申します [申します] is written in hiragana as もうします. ⚫︎The kanji form is 申します. ⚫︎The okurigana (送りがな - the hiragana attached to a kanji) is します. ⚫︎The verb belongs to the third conjugation group. Some conjugations include: ⚫︎ 申します [申します] (masu-form) ⚫︎ 申しました (past tense, polite) ⚫︎ 申しません (negative form, polite) ⚫︎ 申しませんでし た (negative past form, polite) ⚫︎ 申し上げる (more humble form)

⚫︎言います (言います: to say) - Less formal ⚫︎おっしゃいます (おっしゃいます: to say - honorific form) ⚫︎話します (話します: to speak) ⚫︎述べます (述べます: to state) - Formal ⚫︎申し上げます (more humble version of [申します])

There aren't direct antonyms for 申します [申します] as it's a verb of saying. However, you could consider the act of *not* saying something, or remaining silent.

私は営業部の田中と申します。 ・Translation: I am Tanaka from the Sales Department. ・Explanation: This is a typical way to introduce oneself in a business setting, using the polite form 申します [申します] to show respect.

何かご不明な点がございましたら、お気軽にお申し付けください。 ・Translation: If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. ・Explanation: This sentence uses お申し付けください (the imperative form of [申します]) to politely request that the listener ask any questions they may have.

The kanji 申 has multiple meanings, including "to say," "to report," or "to state." It originates from Chinese and is used in various Japanese words related to communication and expressions of ideas. The verb conjugation "masu" (します) adds politeness.