召し上がる

めしあがる
Alternative writings: 召しあがる, 召上がる, 召し上る
JLPT:N4
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1Honorific (sonkeigo) form meaning 'to eat' or 'to drink,' used to show respect toward someone (e.g., guests or superiors).

Group 1 VerbTransitive VerbHonorific or Respectful (Sonkeigo) Language

Examples

お茶を召し上がりますか?

Would you like some tea?

どうぞご遠慮なくお召し上がりください。

Please help yourself without hesitation.

もう召し上がりましたか。味はいかがでしたか。

Have you already eaten/drunk it? How was the taste?

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