伺う

Reading

Kana: うかがう

Romaji: ukagau

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.

良(よ)くなったら伺(うかが)います。

➥I will come and see you when I get well.

必(かなら)ずうかがいましょう。

➥I will come by all means.

明日(あした)お宅(たく)に伺(うかが)います。

➥I'll call at your house tomorrow.

母(はは)はお伺(うかが)いできません。

➥My mother can't come.

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.