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Definition and meaning of 乞う - こう in Japanese

こう乞う
kou

N4

1.make a humble request or plea.

Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class), Transitive verb

彼は助けを乞うた。
He begged for help.
お金を乞うのは恥ずかしい。
It is embarrassing to beg for money.
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2.make a request or plea.

Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class), Transitive verb

彼は成功を乞う。
He prays for success.
幸福を乞う者は多い。
There are many who wish for happiness.
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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