存じる

ぞんじる
JLPT:N2
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1The humble (kenjougo) form of "to know," used when speaking modestly to a superior or business contact.

Group 2 VerbTransitive VerbHumble (Kenjougo) Language

Examples

お噂はかねがね存じております。

I have long known of your reputation.

詳細については存じませんので、担当者に確認いたします。

I don't know the details, so I will check with the person in charge.

その規則は存じておりますが、念のため確認させてください。

I am aware of that rule, but please let me confirm just to be sure.

2The humble form of "to think" or "to believe," used to modestly state one's own opinion.

Group 2 VerbTransitive VerbHumble (Kenjougo) Language

Examples

私もその意見が正しいと存じます。

I too believe that opinion is correct.

来週までにご返答いただければと存じます。

I would appreciate it if you could reply by next week.

大変光栄に存じます。

I feel it a great honor.