NichiDict

問う

N3
とう
訪う
[tou]
Illustration for 問う

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to ask; to inquire

2.GodanTransitive

to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to pursue (question of responsibility); to charge with

3.GodanTransitive

to care about; to regard as important

4.GodanTransitive

to call into question; to doubt; to question

Examples

記者はその質問を大臣に直接問うてみた。

The reporter tried asking that question directly to the minister.

物事の是非を問うことにした。

I decided to question the right and wrong of things.

責任を問われる可能性がある。

There's a possibility of being held responsible.