請う
N4こう
乞う
[kou]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class); transitive verb
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
2.Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class); transitive verb
to pray; to wish
Example Sentences
お許しを請うしかありません。
I have no choice but to ask forgiveness.
弟子が師匠に教えを請った。
The disciple asked the master for instruction.
学生が教授に論文の指導を請っている。
The student is requesting thesis guidance from the professor.