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召す

めす

N2to eat · to wear

Examples

先生は昼食に何を召しますか。

先生は式典で紺色の服をお召しになった。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 召す and read めす, it is an honorific verb for actions such as eating, drinking, or wearing.
  • Basic usage: It is used politely about a respected person's meal or clothing.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Several verbs share this honorific
    • The object reveals whether the intended action is eating, wearing, or another elevated sense.

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