Breakdown of moushiageru
上げるageru
to raise; to give
speak humbly
申
You poke a tortoise's shell with a stick. The tortoise begins to speak humbly to you.
Usages of moushiageru
失礼な こと を 申し上げました。shitsureina koto o moushiagemashita.
I said something rude (and apologize for it).
お祝い の 言葉 を 申し上げます。oiwai no kotoba o moushiagemasu.
I would like to offer some words of congratulation.
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