こう

乞 う

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class), transitive verb

    to beg, to ask, to request, to invite

    • お腹をすかせている人がいればその人達のために食べ物を乞うた。
      When she saw that the people were hungry, she begged for food for them.

  2. Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class), transitive verb

    to pray, to wish