なさる

Alternative writings: 為さる, 爲さる
JLPT:N3
Frequency:

1The honorific (sonkeigo) form of する ('to do'), used to respectfully refer to the actions of someone the speaker is showing deference to; an irregular godan verb, usually written in kana.

Group 1 VerbTransitive VerbHonorific or Respectful (Sonkeigo) LanguageUsually Kana

Examples

先生は毎朝散歩をなさいます。

The teacher takes a walk every morning.

お客様、どうぞご自由になさってください。

Please feel free to do as you wish, sir/madam.

部長は昨日どんなお話をなさいましたか。

What did the department head talk about yesterday?

お飲み物は何になさいますか。

What would you like to drink?

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