JLPT N3 Intermediate
尋ねる
To ask or inquire, typically in a polite or formal manner
Readings
Other forms
尋ねます polite form
尋ねない plain negative
尋ねた plain past
尋ねて te-form
訊ねる alternative kanji, same meaning
Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To ask" / "To inquire
Refers to the act of inquiring about something unknown, such as directions, a person’s safety, or the details of a situation.
Example
A すみません 、 ちょっと お 尋ね し て も よろしい です か ？
B はい 、 何 でしょ う か 。
[A:] Excuse me, may I ask you something? [B:] Yes, what is it?
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