請う
こう
kou
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 62 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

請う (こう (kou)) means "to beg". It is read こう (kou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to beg

Also : to request · to ask for

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Example Sentences

先生に助言を請うた。

せんせいにじょげんをこうた。

I asked the teacher for advice.

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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