English–Japanese

“beg” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikou

Example

先生に助けを乞います。sen sei ni tasu ke o ko i ma su

I beg my teacher for help.

Illustration for 乞う (beg)

How to say “beg” in Japanese

“Beg” in Japanese is 乞う (kou).

Presents a serious appeal directed at another person to obtain something needed or strongly desired.

Full entry for 乞う: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 乞う

専門家に指導を乞います。sen mon ka ni shi dō o ko i ma su

I beg an expert for guidance.

Tips for using 乞う

  • The phrase 教えを乞う (oshie o kō) uses 乞う (kō) for seeking instruction, a use that gives the verb a formal and respectful tone.

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