尋ねる
Reading: たずねる
Meaning: to ask, to inquire
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Example Sentence
道 を 尋ねて みた
I tried asking for directions.
Usage Notes
More formal than 聞く for asking questions. Often used for asking about important matters or making inquiries.
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