〜て差し上げる: meaning and usage

How to form it

• verb (te-form)+さしあげる

How it is used

The humble version of 「〜てあげる」: doing something for someone of higher status. Said directly to that person, it can sound as if you are doing them a favour, so 「お〜しましょうか」 is often used instead.

Examples

1. もしよかったら、 手伝って差し上げましょうか？

   If it's all right, can I help you?

2. 先生に駅までの地図を書いてさしあげました。

   I drew my teacher a map to the station.

3. おばあさんが重そうな荷物を持っていたので、持ってさしあげました。

   An elderly woman was carrying a heavy-looking bag, so I carried it for her.