This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

請う

乞う

Reading

Kana: こう
Romaji: kou
Kana
Romaji

Definition

vt
1

to beg; to ask; to request; to invite

Kanji

Readings: セイ、 シン、 ショウ、 こ.う、 う.ける
Meanings: solicit, invite, ask
Readings: コツ、 キツ、 キ、 キケ、 コチ、 こ.う
Meanings: beg, invite, ask

Example Sentences

犯人(はんにん)裁判官(さいばんかん)慈悲(じひ)()うた。
➥The criminal begged the judge for mercy.
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恩恵(おんけい)()うのは(わたし)威厳(いげん)(かか)わる。
➥It is beneath my dignity to ask a favor.
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どうして(あやま)って(かれ)(ゆる)しを()わないんだ。
➥Why not apologize and ask for his pardon?
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姫君(ひめぎみ)皇帝(こうてい)寛恕(かんじょ)()いました。
➥The princess begged forgiveness from the emperor.
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どんな料理(りょうり)()てくるか、()うご期待(きたい)
➥I'm sure you'll love what we have on the menu tonight.
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彼女(かのじょ)(なみだ)(ほお)(つた)わせながら(なさ)けを()うた。
➥She implored mercy with tears running down her cheeks.
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