Meaning of 尋ねる in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
尋ねる, 訊ねるJLPT 4
-
Kana Readingたずねる
-
Romajitazuneru
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- Ichidan verb, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to ask; to enquire; to inquire
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to search; to look for; to look into; to investigate
-
Example Sentences
尋ねる, 訊ねる, たずねる used in context
-
She's asking how that's possible.
-
「以前にどこかで会ったことがありませんか」とその学生はたずねた。
Haven't we met somewhere before? asked the student.
-
「以前にどこかで会ったことがありませんか」とその学生はたずねた。
Haven't we met somewhere before? asked the student.
-
I asked Bill what the weather had been like during his travel.
-
My friend sent me a letter asking how I was.
-
I will ask him about it tomorrow.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
Non-Past
Past
Te
Passive
Related Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal