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伺う

Reading

Kana: うかがう
Romaji: ukagau
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5u
vt
1

to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told

Note: humble (kenjougo) language
2

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

v5u
vi
3

to visit

Note: humble (kenjougo) language
4

to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)

Note: from 御機嫌を伺う

Kanji

伺
Readings: シ、 うかが.う
Meanings: pay respects, visit, ask, inquire, question, implore

Example Sentences

明日(あした)きっと伺(うかが)います。
➥I will come tomorrow without fail.
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良(よ)くなったら伺(うかが)います。
➥I will come and see you when I get well.
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必(かなら)ずうかがいましょう。
➥I will come by all means.
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明日(あした)お宅(たく)に伺(うかが)います。
➥I'll call at your house tomorrow.
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母(はは)はお伺(うかが)いできません。
➥My mother can't come.
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日曜日(にちようび)にお伺(うかが)いします。
➥I'll call on you on Sunday.
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