伺う【うかがう】
Frequency rank: 2,918. – 2,922.
- to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be toldhumble (kenjougo) language
- to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior)
- to visithumble (kenjougo) language
- to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)from 御機嫌を伺う
Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
Forms
- 伺う【うかがう】Frequency rank: 2,918. – 2,922.
- うかがうFrequency rank: 7,166. – 7,173.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
- to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior)
- to visit
- to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
This meaning is used when requesting information or clarification from someone. It often implies a level of respect or politeness towards the person being asked.
I inquired with the teacher.
This meaning is used when someone is desperately seeking advice, guidance, or insight, often in a religious or hierarchical context.
I implored the god for an oracle.
This meaning conveys a sense of visiting someone, often with a connotation of respect or formality, particularly in social gatherings or important meetings.
This meaning refers to addressing an audience, particularly in a formal setting, such as a presentation or performance.
Generated collocations (experimental)
うかがいをたてる伺いを立てるto inquire formallyうかがい伺いだす出すto begin to inquireおうかがいするお伺いするto visit (humble form)おうかがいお伺いをするto make an inquiry (humble form)うかがう伺うきかい機会opportunity to inquireうかがう伺うことがあるto have the opportunity to askじんじゃ神社にうかがう伺うto visit a shrineじょうし上司にうかがう伺うto inquire from a superiorおきゃくさまお客様にうかがう伺うto ask the customer (humble form)おうかがいするお伺いすることはかのう可能ですかIs it possible to ask?こうえん公演にうかがう伺うto speak at a performanceうかがう伺うにってい日程date of visit
Example sentences
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I'll visit you on Sunday, if I don't write you to the contrary.
Dr. Kimura gave me your name as the leading scholar in this field.
May I come to see you at your office tomorrow morning?