Lingaku請う【こう】
Frequency rank: 17,124. – 17,190. (for form こう: 237.)
- to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class); transitive verb
Forms
- 請う【こう】Frequency rank: 17,124. – 17,190.
- 乞う【こう】Frequency rank: 14,313. – 14,359.
- こうFrequency rank: 237.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to beg
- to ask
- to request
- to invite
This meaning is used when someone is pleading for something, often showing desperation or a strong desire for assistance, help, or some form of relief.
This meaning is used when making a request or seeking information from someone. It is more neutral and straightforward compared to begging.
This usage indicates a formal or polite action of asking for something, often used in contexts like official requests or applications.
This meaning is used when extending an invitation to someone, usually for an event or gathering.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Example sentences
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She implored mercy with tears running down her cheeks.
When she saw that the people were hungry, she begged for food for them.
Tom asked his girlfriend to pardon him for forgetting her birthday.