Word Meaning 奉る

たてまつる tatematsuru

奉る is read as たてまつる (tatematsuru) and means to do respectfully.

Meaning

English

  1. to do respectfully
  2. to offer
  3. to present
  4. to set someone up in a high position
  5. to revere at a distance

Reading

Kana

たてまつる

Romaji

tatematsuru

Writing Variants

  • 献る まつる matsuru
  • 奉る まつる matsuru

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 9 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 3級 Rank 137994 Priority V

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

奉仕

ほうし

offering goods at a reduced price

奉納

ほうのう

dedication

奉行

ぶぎょう

magistrate

奉公

ほうこう

live-in domestic service

奉直戦争

ほうちょくせんそう

Zhili-Fengtian Wars (of China; 1922-1924)

奉公人

ほうこうにん

servant

奉仕活動

ほうしかつどう

voluntary activity

奉教人

ほうきょうにん

early Japanese Christian

奉行所

ぶぎょうしょ

magistrate's office

奉公先

ほうこうさき

one's employer's house

奉仕価格

ほうしかかく

bargain price

奉公口

ほうこうぐち

place of employment

Example Sentences

2

かみにさけをたてまつる。

To offer sake to the gods.

おくりものをごりょうしんにたてまつる。

To offer a gift to one's parents.