1Honorific (respectful) verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak', used when referring to the speech of someone of higher status.
先生がおっしゃる通りです。
That's exactly as the teacher said.
何とおっしゃいましたか？もう一度お願いします。
What did you say? Please say it again.
そうおっしゃるなら、私も考え直します。
If you say so, I'll reconsider.
2Used after a person's name in the form '...とおっしゃる' to mean 'to be called ...' or 'to say ...' in a respectful way.
お名前は何とおっしゃいますか？
What is your name (respectful)?
その方は山田とおっしゃいます。
That person is called Yamada (respectful).