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[こん()·がん()]
kongan
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 懇願

noun, suru verb
  1. entreaty; supplication; petition

Definition and Synonyms for 懇願

Demand the act of demanding
Synonyms: デマンド, リクエスト, 出願, 嘆願, 希求, 懇請, 懇願, 所望, 求め, 求める, 注文, 注文, 用命, 申請, 要望, 要求, 要請, 請い, 請求, 需要, 頼み, 頼み, 頼む
Appeal earnest or urgent request
Synonyms: 哀訴, 哀訴嘆願, 哀願, 嘆願, 懇請, 懇願
Supplication a humble request for help from someone in authority
Synonyms: 切願, 哀願, 嘆願, 懇請, 懇願, 祈り, 祈る

Meanings for each kanji in 懇願

» sociable; kind; courteous; hospitable; cordial
» petition; request; vow; wish; hope

Categories 懇願 is a member of

Activity any specific behavior
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Asking the verbal act of requesting
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Appeal earnest or urgent request
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 懇願

Sample Sentences for 懇願

The criminal pleaded with him to change his mind.
She pleaded with him to not leave.
She pleaded with him to stay.
They appealed to us for help.
There was a look of appeal in her eyes.

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