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VocabJLPT N4

to ask

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to ask
2. to enquire
3. to search

This verb means to ask or inquire about something, or to visit and call on someone. When used to mean asking, it implies a polite or careful way of seeking information. It is considered more formal than the common everyday word for asking.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That's exactly why I asked the person directly about the cause.

Sentence 2

When I asked her "Are you really going?" she went quiet.

Sentence 3

She asked, "What are you thinking about right now?"

Sentence 4

Wait, you're asking that now?!

Sentence 5

Right then and there, I asked, "Do you have a minute?"