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

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