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伺

pay respects, visit

JLPT N2 7 strokes
Kun'yomi
うかが.う
On'yomi
シ

伺 means "pay respects, visit". It is a JLPT N2 kanji written in 7 strokes. It is read うかが.う in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

伺 in example sentences

  • 伺うかがいます。

    Ukagaimasu.

    We'll visit you.

  • 明日あすお伺うかがいします。

    Asu o ukagai shimasu.

    I'll visit you tomorrow.

  • 喜よろこんでお伺うかがいします。

    Yorokonde o ukagai shimasu.

    I'll gladly come.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

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Common questions

What does the kanji 伺 mean?
伺 means "pay respects, visit". It is a JLPT N2 kanji.
How many strokes does 伺 have?
伺 is written in 7 strokes.
How is 伺 read?
It is read うかが.う in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 伺?
伺 is a JLPT N2 kanji.
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