〜てさしあげる

Pattern
〜てさしあげる
Level
N4
Reading
〜てさしあげる
Meaning
to do something for someone (of higher status)
Attaches to
Verb (て-form)
Nuance & register

A humble expression used when doing a favor for a superior, though it must be used carefully to avoid sounding patronizing.

Example

重そうな荷物でしたので、お持ちしてさしあげました。 Since the luggage looked heavy, I carried it for them.

Easily confused with

〜てあげる

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