Definition of 請う (こう)

こ

請う

こう

kou

JLPT N2

Common word

Godan-u verb (special), transitive verb

•

to beg, to ask, to request, to invite

Related Kanji

請	solicit, invite, ask
乞	beg, invite, ask

Example sentences(showing 8 results)

あやま

かれ

ゆる

こ

Why not apologize and ask for his pardon

かのじょ

なみだ

ほお

つた

なさ

こ

She implored mercy with tears running down her cheeks

おんけい

こ

わたし

いげん

かか

It is beneath my dignity to ask a favor

はんにん

さいばんかん

じひ

こ

The criminal begged the judge for mercy

なかす

ひと

ひとたち

たもの

こ

When she saw that the people were hungry, she begged for food for them

かれ

ゆる

Why not apologize and ask for his pardon

ひめぎみ

こうてい

かんじょ

こ

The princess begged forgiveness from the emperor

りょうり

でく

、

こ

乞う

ご

きたい

期待

I'm sure you'll love what we have on the menu tonight