Should I use honorifics to say (言う 'iu') for subordinate clauses?


When I use という _to-iu_ , for example:

> これと同{おな}じ「草{くさ}」というものがここに生{は}えますか？  
>  _Kore to onaji “kusa” to-iu mono ga kokoni haemasu ka?_
>
> Does something like this so-called “grass” grow around here?

Should I replace いう for “申す _mōsu_ ” “申し上げる _mōshiageru_ ” or “おっしゃる _ossharu_
” if I use honorifics form?

Are these words interchangeable in all situations? If not, when do I use each?

-Jerbot




No, because it's not an action that you or the listener does. If anything, the
action is done by mankind and you don't need to respect mankind ;) Similarly
for e.g. `関西でよく食べられる明石焼をご存知ですか？`. Here, the verb `know` is changed to show
respect, but not the verb `eat`.

If the action is performed by a group you need to show respect, that's a
different story. E.g.

> 天皇陛下が好んで召し上がった饅頭はどれですか？  
>  社長がフロッピーと呼んでおられたのは何ですか？  
>  御社でお使いになっているソフトは何ですか？

Another exception is if you are a royalty or something (at least that's how
it's depicted in some films etc.)

> サンマと申すものを持って参れ

Here, mankind is below you so you change the verb.

