NichiDict

仰ぐ

N1
あおぐ
[aogu]
Illustration for 仰ぐ

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to look up (at)

2.GodanTransitive

to look up to; to respect; to revere

3.GodanTransitive

to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to turn to (someone) for

4.GodanTransitive

to depend on; to rely on

5.GodanTransitive

to gulp down; to quaff; to drink

Examples

彼女は夜空を仰いで満天の星に見入っていた。

She looked up at the night sky and gazed at the stars.

専門家の意見を仰ぐことにしました。

I decided to seek expert opinion.

友人の助けを仰ぐしかありません。

I have no choice but to rely on my friend's help.