Definition and meaning of 伺う - うかがう in Japanese
うかがう伺う
ukagau
N4
1.ask (humble language 聞く)
godan ~う verb / transitive
お話しを伺いたいのですが。
I want to ask your story.うかがう伺う
ukagau
N4
1.visit or wait on someone respectfully.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
彼女の家を伺いました。
I visited her house.先生を伺いに行きます。
I am going to visit the teacher. More examples
2.politely ask or inquire about something.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
彼に病気の具合を伺う。
I inquired about his health condition.先生に質問を伺うことができますか？
Can I ask the teacher a question? More examples
3.listen attentively and respectfully to someone.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
先生の話を伺いました。
I listened to the teacher's story.お母さんの声を伺いなさい。
Listen to your mother's voice. More examples
4.seek guidance or advice from a superior.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
彼は神に伺うために神社へ行った。
He went to the shrine to implore the gods for guidance.上司に伺いを立ててから行動する。
I will seek direction from my boss before taking action. More examples
5.address a large audience in a theater.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
彼は劇場で大勢の観客に話しかけて伺う。
He will address a large audience at the theater.明日、彼女は会議で皆に重要なことを伺う。
Tomorrow, she will address everyone with important matters at the meeting. More examples
WORD OF THE DAY
はなび
花火
hanabi