N4124/179

お〜する

お〜するお (masu-stem) + する

Meanings

  • humble form for actions I will do for others
  • I am obliged to do (a task for you)
  • I humbly perform an action on behalf of someone else

About this pattern

Explanation

The お〜する pattern is a humble form used when the speaker performs an action for someone else, often in service or polite contexts. The お prefix attaches to the verb’s masu-stem to show respect and humility, and する remains the auxiliary verb that completes the action. This form expresses that the speaker will undertake the action with deference toward the listener, and it is commonly used in customer service, formal requests, or polite self-actions.

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Example sentences

資料をお持ちします。

I will bring the documents.

ご迷惑をお掛けします。

I am sorry for the trouble I will cause.

お手伝いします。

I will help (you/here).

ご連絡先をお伝えします。

I will inform you of the contact details.