訊く

「聞く」

To ask or inquire, particularly in formal contexts like investigations or interviews.

Readings

Other forms

訊きます polite form

訊いて te-form

訊いた past form

聞く the more common kanji for "to ask"

Verb

"To Ask" / "To Inquire"

Specifies the act of inquiring or questioning to elicit an answer, visually distinguishing it from the general sense of hearing.

Example

警察は目撃者に事件について詳しく訊いた。

The police questioned the witness in detail about the incident.

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訊く (聞く)

きく

To ask or inquire, particularly in formal contexts like investigations or interviews.

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