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[うかが(伺)·い]
ukagai
noun

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[うかがい(伺)]
ukagai
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English Meaning(s) for 伺い

noun
  1. call; visit
  2. inquiry; enquiry; question
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Definition and Synonyms for 伺い

Asking the verbal act of requesting
Synonyms: リクエスト, 伺い, 伺う, 依頼, 催促, 懇請, 求め, 求める, 申し入れ, 申し入れる, 申し出, 申し出る, 申請, 申し込み, 申し込む, 要望, 要求, 要請, 請い, 請求, 頼み, 頼み, 頼む, お願いごと, 願い, 願う

Meanings for each kanji in 伺い

» pay respects; visit; ask; inquire; question; implore

Categories 伺い is a member of

Speech Act the use of language to perform some act
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Sample Sentences for 伺い

Are you being waited on?
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I regret to say I cannot come.
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May I come to see you this afternoon?
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Might I ask your name?
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I'd like to ask a question.
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