乞う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 乞う
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
Kanji in this Word
乞
3 strokes
Frequency: 2478
Grade 8
Meanings
beg
invite
ask
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コツ
キツ
キ
キケ
コチ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ.う
請
15 strokes
Frequency: 524
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
solicit
invite
ask
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
シン
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ.う
う.ける
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うけ
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