請う (こう): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

請う (こう) means to ask / to request.

See example sentences below.

請う at a glance

請う

こうkou

N2verb

to ask / to request

請うこうkouN2Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to ask / to request

Example 1

助けを請うことは恥ずかしくない。

Translation

It's not shameful to ask for help.

Example 2

早く返事を請うメールを送った。

Translation

I sent an email asking for a quick reply.