駅の傍にある交番で、道を尋ねた。
I asked for directions at the police box near the station.
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Example sentences
If there is something you don't understand, please ask the teacher.
不明な点は係の者に尋ねてください。
Please ask the person in charge for any unclear points.
道に迷ったので、近くにいた警察官に道を尋ねた。
I got lost, so I asked a nearby police officer for directions.
彼は馬車の御者に道を尋ねた。
He asked the coachman for directions.
彼は遠慮がちに私の意見を尋ねた。
He asked for my opinion hesitantly.
警察署で道を尋ねました。
I asked for directions at the police station.
道に迷ったので、交番で道を尋ねた。
Since I got lost, I asked for directions at the police box.
不明な点があれば、お近くの係員にお尋ねください。
If you have any questions, please ask a staff member near you.
改札口で、駅員に道を尋ねた。
I asked the station staff for directions at the ticket gate.
Usage Notes
Used for asking questions, seeking information (like directions), or searching for something/someone whose whereabouts are unknown.
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