伺う
うかがう
ukagau
JMdict entry #1305700
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb humble (kenjougo) language to call on someone; to call at a place; to pay a visit; to wait on someone
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb humble (kenjougo) language to ask; to inquire
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb humble (kenjougo) language to hear; to be told
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior)
- Godan verb with 'u' endingintransitive verb to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
日曜日の３時にうかがいます。
nichiyou hi no ３ ji ni ukagai masu 。
I'll come and see you at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
誰かが御用を伺っているでしょうか。
dare ka ga go you wo ukagaxtsu te iru deshou ka 。
Have you been waited on?
誰かがご用を伺っているのでしょうか。
dare ka ga go you wo ukagaxtsu te iru no deshou ka 。
Have you been waited on?
体重をおうかがいしてもよろしいですか。
taijuu wo o ukagai shi te mo yoroshii desu ka 。
May I ask you what your weight is?
失礼ですが、お名前を伺ってもよろしいですか。
shitsurei desu ga 、 o namae wo ukagaxtsu te mo yoroshii desu ka 。
Excuse me, but do you mind if I ask your name?
次に、パム・ローランドさんにお話をうかがってみましょう。
tsugi ni 、 pamu ・ roorando san ni o hanashi wo ukagaxtsu te mi mashou 。
Next, we will talk to Ms. Pam Roland.