買う
N5かう
[kau]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
to buy; to purchase
2.Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
to value (highly); to think highly of; to have a high opinion of; to appreciate; to recognize
3.Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers); to invite (e.g. scorn); to evoke; to arouse; to win (someone's favour)
4.Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
to accept; to take on; to take up
Less common meanings (1)
5.Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verbHistoricalNSFW
to pay for (a prostitute, geisha, etc.)
Example Sentences
何か飲み物を買おうか。
Shall we buy something to drink?
彼の努力を高く買う。
I value his efforts highly.
姉の誕生日プレゼントを買った。
I bought a birthday present for my sister.