Meaning and Usage
The verb 差し出す (さしだす) means "to present," "to submit," or "to hold out." It is often used when physically extending something toward another person, such as documents, money, or letters. It can also imply formally submitting something for consideration.
Common Contexts
You will frequently hear 差し出す in business or formal settings when handing over paperwork or identification. It is also common in everyday situations like paying at a store or giving a letter.
Collocations and Patterns
- 差し出す 書類 (さしだす しょるい): to submit documents, often in official or administrative contexts.
- お金を差し出す (おかねをさしだす): to hold out money, commonly used when paying.
- 手を差し出す (てをさしだす): to hold out one's hand, often to shake hands or offer help.
Register and Nuance
差し出す is polite and neutral, suitable for both formal and casual contexts. It emphasizes the action of physically extending or submitting something.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 差し出す with 渡す (わたす), which also means "to hand over." 差し出す focuses more on the act of holding out or presenting, often with a nuance of offering or submitting, while 渡す is more general for handing something across.