Word · 単語
問う
Reading とう
to ask
- 1 to ask, to inquire
- 2 to blame (someone) for, to accuse of, to pursue (question of responsibility), to charge with
- 3 to care about, to regard as important — used in neg. form
- 4 to call into question, to doubt, to question — usu. in passive form
N3
JLPT
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#1744
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例文 · examples
その男は窃盗犯に問われた。
The man was charged with theft.
sense 2 · to blame (someone) for
彼にもう一杯いかがかと問う。
Ask if he wants another drink.
sense 1 · to ask
あなたの人種、年齢、宗教は問いません。
I don't care about your race, age, or religion.
sense 3 · to care about
この男は窃盗罪に問われた。
This man was charged with theft.
sense 2 · to blame (someone) for
彼は殺人罪に問われた。
He was accused of murder.