問う
とう
tou
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
問う (とう (tou)) means "to ask". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to ask
Also : to inquire · to question · to charge
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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.
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.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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