Japanese

ける

といかける
Meaning: to ask someone a question; to address a question to someone; to begin asking
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 問い掛ける 問い掛けない
Polite 問い掛けます 問い掛けません
Past 問い掛けた 問い掛けなかった
Polite + Past 問い掛けました 問い掛けませんでした
Te-form 問い掛けて 問い掛けなくて
Potential 問い掛けられる 問い掛けられない
Passive 問い掛けられる 問い掛けられない
Causative 問い掛けさせる 問い掛けさせない
Imperative 問い掛けろ 問い掛けるな

Handwriting

問
い
掛
け
る

Example

At the meeting, the reporter questioned the mayor about the budget.

Usage Notes

Often used when a question is directed at someone, especially in speech, interviews, or discussions. It can feel more deliberate than simply asking.

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