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お召し

御召し、 お召、 御召

Reading

Kana: おめし
Romaji: omeshi
Kana
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Definitions

1

summoning; calling; riding; wearing; dressing; clothing

Note: honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
2

(high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)

Note: abbreviation
See also: 御召縮緬

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 め.す
Meanings: seduce, call, send for, wear, put on, ride in, buy, eat, drink, catch (cold)
Readings: ギョ、 ゴ、 おん-、 お-、 み-
Meanings: honorable, manipulate, govern

Example Sentences

(めし)しもののサイズは?
➥What size do you wear?
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(ちゃ)をお()()がりください。
➥Have some tea, won't you?
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「お()()がりですか?お()(かえ)りですか?」「ここで()べます」
➥"Do you want it to eat here, or take away?" "Eat here please."
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風呂(ふろ)をお(めし)しください。
➥Please take a bath.
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洒落(しゃれ)たお帽子(ぼうし)をお(めし)しになっていらっしゃいますね。
➥That's a stylish hat you are wearing.
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