What does 伺う mean?
伺う is a Japanese noun meaning “humble form of 行く (いく), 聞く (きく) and 来る (くる)” 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 伺う in kanji, 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?
ワイルダー氏よりあなたのメールアドレスを伺いました。
Mr Wilder gave me your e-mail address.