Japanese

とう
Meaning: to ask; to question; to inquire; to charge with (a crime)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 問う 問わない
Polite 問います 問いません
Past 問うた 問わなかった
Polite + Past 問いました 問いませんでした
Te-form 問うて 問わなくて
Potential 問える 問えない
Passive 問われる 問われない
Causative 問わせる 問わせない
Causative + Passive 問わされる 問わされない
Imperative 問え 問うな

Handwriting

問
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Example sentences

He was held responsible for the incident.
年齢を問わず、誰でも参加できるイベントです。
This is an event that anyone can participate in, regardless of age.
この大会は男女を問わず誰でも参加できる。
Anyone can participate in this tournament regardless of gender.
経験の有無は問いません。
Experience is not required.
金額のたかは問いません。
The amount does not matter.
彼は昼夜を問わず研究に没頭している。
He is immersed in his research day and night.
事の大小を問わず、早めに報告してください。
Regardless of its size, please report any matter as soon as possible.
リーダーとしての資質が問われる場面だ。
It is a situation where one's qualities as a leader are put to the test.
彼は成功せんと、昼夜を問わず努力した。
He worked hard day and night, intending to succeed.
その騎士は王を裏切り、反逆の罪に問われた。
The knight betrayed the king and was charged with treason.

Usage Notes

A versatile verb meaning to ask or investigate, and also to charge someone with a crime or hold them accountable.

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