JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
伺 — pay respects
- Reading
- シ・うかが.う
- Meaning
- pay respects; visit; ask; inquire; question; implore
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
伺 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is シ・うかが.う and it means pay respects; visit; ask; inquire; question; implore. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
伺 appears in everyday japanese words such as 伺う (to visit).
Japanese words containing 伺
Frequently asked questions
What does 伺 mean in Japanese?
伺 means pay respects; visit; ask; inquire; question; implore in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 伺 read?
伺 is read シ・うかが.う. Reading it inside real words — 伺う — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 伺 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 伺 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 伺 in a word?
A common word containing 伺 is 伺う (うかがう) — "to visit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 伺 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 伺 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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