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乞う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 乞う.
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Entry
1
Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class)
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
Examples
お腹をすかせている人がいればその人達のために食べ物を乞うた。
When she saw that the people were hungry, she begged for food for them.
2
Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class)
to pray; to wish
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