問う

とう

to ask, to question

Also:to blame (someone) for, to care about, to call into question

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.

この男は窃盗罪にわれた。

This man was charged with theft.

あなたの人種、年齢、宗教はいません。

I don't care about your race, age, or religion.