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問う

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

問う
訪う
とう
Transitive
Freq #1164
1

Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class)

to ask; to inquire

Examples
彼にもう一杯いかがかと問う。
Ask if he wants another drink.
2

Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class)

to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to pursue (question of responsibility); to charge with

Examples
この男は窃盗罪に問われた。
This man was charged with theft.
3

Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class); Used in neg. form

to care about; to regard as important

Examples
あなたの人種、年齢、宗教は問いません。
I don't care about your race, age, or religion.
4

Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class); Usu. in passive form

to call into question; to doubt; to question

Kanji in this Word

問
11 strokes
Frequency: 64
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

question
ask
problem

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.う
と.い
とん
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
はる
訪
11 strokes
Frequency: 372
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

call on
visit
look up
offer sympathy

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おとず.れる
たず.ねる
と.う
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
わ
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