What does うかがう mean?
うかがう is a Japanese verb meaning “to ask” in English. It can also be translated as “to ask, to hear, to implore (a god for an oracle)” depending on context. It is written as うかがう in hiragana, and ukagau in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
病気のため本日はうかがうことができませんでした。
On account of illness, I couldn't call on you today.
体重をおうかがいしてもよろしいですか。
May I ask you what your weight is?