請う

こう

to beg, to ask, to request, to invite

JLPT N2

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'u' ending , Transitive verb
Romaji:
kou

Example Sentences

彼は助けを請うように、深々と頭を下げた。

He bowed deeply as if begging for help.

彼は上司に辞表の受理を請うた。

He begged his boss to accept his letter of resignation.