NichiDict

伺う

N4
うかがう
[ukagau]
Illustration for 伺う

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to call on someone; to call at a place; to pay a visit; to wait on someone

2.GodanTransitive

to ask; to inquire

3.GodanTransitive

to hear; to be told

4.GodanTransitive

to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior)

5.GodanIntransitive

to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)

Examples

明日お伺いしてもいいですか。

May I visit you tomorrow?

お名前を伺ってもよろしいですか。

May I ask your name?

先日、田中先生のご自宅へ伺いました

I visited Mr. Tanaka's home the other day.