N2
とう (tou)
問う
to ask, to question, to inquire
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used in a more formal context than 聞く (kiku), implying a deeper inquiry, questioning responsibility, or challenging a statement. (他動詞)
📝 Example Sentences
彼はその決定の理由を問うた。
He questioned the reason for that decision.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "問う"!
事故の原因を_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「原因」や「責任」などを詳しく尋ねる場合は「問う」を使います。
English: When asking for the cause or responsibility in detail, 'to question' (問う) is used.
English: When asking for the cause or responsibility in detail, 'to question' (問う) is used.
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