申し出

• Reading: もうしで
• Romaji: moushide
• Kanji breakdown: 申 (mou) — say (humble); 出 (de) — put out, bring forth
• Pronunciation: /moː.ɕi.de/

Meaning

Proposal; offer; request; application. A formal expression of willingness or a suggestion put forward.

A noun derived from the verb 申し出る (to propose/to offer). Carries a polite and somewhat formal tone due to the humble verb 申す (to say, humble form). Used for offers of help, formal proposals, requests, and applications. Common patterns include 申し出を受ける (to accept an offer) and 申し出を断る (to decline a proposal).

Examples

1. 彼の協力の申し出をありがたく受けた。 I gratefully accepted his offer to help.
2. お客様からの申し出に迅速に対応します。 We will respond promptly to requests from customers.
3. 転勤の申し出を断ることにした。 I decided to decline the transfer offer.

Usage Guide

Context: business, customer service, legal, workplace

Tone: polite

Origin & History

From 申し (moushi, humble form of 'to say') + 出 (de, to put out/to bring forth). Literally 'to put forward what one says,' indicating a formal presentation of an offer or request.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal