Word
乞う
こう
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CommonJLPT N2
Meanings
- Godan verb · Transitive
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
- Godan verb · Transitive
to pray; to wish
In Spanish
rogar; suplicar; implorar
- Other forms
- 請う
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
犯人は裁判官に慈悲を請うた。
The criminal begged the judge for mercy.
Tatoeba #121205(opens in a new tab)彼女は涙を頬に伝わせながら情けを請うた。
She implored mercy with tears running down her cheeks.
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