Word details
伺う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 伺う.
Dictionary
Entry
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.)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
伺
pay respects, visit, ask, inquire, question, implore
7 strokesFrequency 2,209JLPT N2Grade 8
On
シ
Kun
うかが.う
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