What does 問う mean?
問う is a Japanese verb meaning “to ask, to question” in English. It can also be translated as “to blame (someone) for, to care about, to call into question” depending on context. It is written as 問う in kanji, とう in hiragana, and tou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼にもう一杯いかがかと問う。
Ask if he wants another drink.
この男は窃盗罪に問われた。
This man was charged with theft.
あなたの人種、年齢、宗教は問いません。
I don't care about your race, age, or religion.