問う
とう
tou
VocabularyLevel 50 - JLPT N3
Meaning
to ask
to question
Signification
demander
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Meaning ·
The word 問う (とう) means 'to ask'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to ask.
Example Sentences
責任を問う必要がある。
せきにんをとうひつようがある。
It is necessary to question responsibility.
Il est nécessaire de questionner la responsabilité.
事件の真相を問う裁判が始まった。
じけんのしんそうをとうさいばんがはじまった。
A trial to question the truth of the incident began.
Un procès pour questionner la vérité de l'incident a commencé.
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