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伺う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 伺う

伺う
うかがう
Godan verb
Freq #2599
1

Humble; Transitive verb

to call on someone; to call at a place; to pay a visit; to wait on someone

Examples
病気のため本日はうかがうことができませんでした。
On account of illness, I couldn't call on you today.
2

Humble; Transitive verb

to ask; to inquire

Examples
体重をおうかがいしてもよろしいですか。
May I ask you what your weight is?
3

Humble; Transitive verb

to hear; to be told

Examples
ワイルダー氏よりあなたのメールアドレスを伺いました。
Mr Wilder gave me your e-mail address.
4

Transitive verb

to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior)

5

Intransitive verb; From 御機嫌を伺う

to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)

Kanji in this Word

伺
7 strokes
Frequency: 2209
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

pay respects
visit
ask
inquire
question
implore

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うかが.う
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