伺
伺: visit
visit; ask (humble)
7 strokesSecondary · Stage 4 (about 2級)in 5 words here
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Kunうかがう
伺う is the humble verb for visiting, asking or hearing; use it only about your own actions toward someone you respect.
Key words
伺ううかがうto visit; to ask; to hear (humble)
伺いうかがいinquiry; call
伺候しこうto attend upon a superior
Example sentences
明日の午後、御社に伺います。
I will visit your company tomorrow afternoon.
部長に伺いを立ててから、お返事します。
I will reply after consulting the department head.
家臣たちは夜明けとともに、殿の御前へ伺候した。
At dawn the retainers went to attend upon their lord.