2 Japanese words read ukagau

ukagau (うかがう) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: うかがう · 伺う.

うかがう

うかがう

To ask, inquire; humbly visit

N4verb·ukagau

How to remember it

Humble (謙譲) form of 聞く/訪ねる—used when asking or visiting someone respected.

Example sentences

  • お名前をうかがってもいいですか。

    おなまえをうかがってもいいですか。

    May I ask your name?

  • 明日、先生のお宅にうかがいます。

    あした、せんせいのおたくにうかがいます。

    Tomorrow I will visit the teacher's house.

Usage

Humble speech (謙譲語); use toward superiors, not your own in-group.

Related words

聞く伺う訪ねるお聞きする

伺う

うかがう

To humbly visit, ask, or listen

N4verb·ukagau

How to remember it

伺 means "to wait upon" — humbly attending on someone you respect.

Example sentences

  • 先生のご意見を伺いたいです。

    せんせいのごいけんをうかがいたいです。

    I would like to hear your opinion, sensei.

  • 明日、お宅に伺います。

    あした、おたくにうかがいます。

    I will visit your house tomorrow.

Usage

Humble (謙譲) verb for the speaker's own visit, question, or listening.

Related words

行く聞く来る申し上げる

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