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問う

訪う

Reading

Kana: とう
Romaji: tou
Kana
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Definitions

vt
1

to ask; to inquire

2

to charge (e.g. with a crime); to accuse

3

without regard to; to not matter

Note: used in neg. form
4

to call into question; to doubt; to question

Note: usually in passive form

Kanji

Readings: モン、 と.う、 と.い、 とん
Meanings: question, ask, problem
Readings: ホウ、 おとず.れる、 たず.ねる、 と.う
Meanings: call on, visit, look up, offer sympathy

Example Sentences

(かれ)殺人罪(さつじんざい)()われた。
➥He was accused of murder.
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その(おとこ)窃盗犯(せっとうはん)()われた。
➥The man was charged with theft.
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彼女(かのじょ)殺人罪(さつじんざい)()われるべきだ。
➥She should be charged with murder.
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この(おとこ)窃盗罪(せっとうざい)()われた。
➥This man was charged with theft.
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(かれ)にもう一杯(いっぱい)いかがかと()う。
➥Ask if he wants another drink.
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証人(しょうにん)事実(じじつ)(かく)せば刑法(けいほう)(つみ)()われる。
➥The concealment of facts by a witness is a criminal offense.
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