うかがう

伺 う

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to call on someone, to call at a place, to pay a visit, to wait on someone
    humble (kenjougo) language

    • 病気のため本日はうかがうことができませんでした。
      On account of illness, I couldn't call on you today.

  2. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to ask, to inquire
    humble (kenjougo) language

    • 体重をおうかがいしてもよろしいですか。
      May I ask you what your weight is?

  3. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to hear, to be told
    humble (kenjougo) language

    • ワイルダー氏よりあなたのメールアドレスを伺いました。
      Mr Wilder gave me your e-mail address.

  4. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to implore (a god for an oracle), to seek direction (from your superior)

  5. Godan verb with 'u' ending, intransitive verb

    to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
    from 御機嫌を伺う