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問う

とう

Readings

とう

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5u-s, vtto ask; to inquire
  2. 2.
    v5u-s, vtto blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to pursue (question of responsibility); to charge with
  3. 3.
    v5u-s, vtto care about; to regard as important
  4. 4.
    v5u-s, vtto call into question; to doubt; to question

Kanji breakdown

問
N311 strokesGrade 3

Example sentences

彼にもう一杯いかがかと問う。

Ask if he wants another drink.

この男は窃盗罪に問われた。

This man was charged with theft.

あなたの人種、年齢、宗教は問いません。

I don't care about your race, age, or religion.

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to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important

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