Ask の日本語での意味

尋ねる (たずねる)

例:

Can I ask you a question?

質問してもいいですか？

He asked for directions to the station.

彼は駅への道を尋ねました。

使用法: Formal/Informalコンテクスト: Used in both formal and informal situations when seeking information.

注記: This is the most common translation of 'ask' when it means to inquire or request information.

聞く (きく)

例:

I will ask him about the meeting.

私は彼に会議について聞きます。

Did you ask her if she is coming?

彼女が来るか聞きましたか？

使用法: Informalコンテクスト: Typically used in casual conversations to ask questions.

注記: This verb can also mean 'to listen' depending on the context, so be aware of its usage.

要求する (ようきゅうする)

例:

I would like to ask for a raise.

昇給を要求したいです。

They asked for a refund.

彼らは返金を要求しました。

使用法: Formalコンテクスト: Used in professional or formal settings when making requests or demands.

注記: This term is more specific to making a formal request rather than just asking a question.

頼む (たのむ)

例:

Can I ask you to help me?

手伝ってもらえますか？

I asked her to call me later.

後で電話をかけてくれるよう頼みました。

使用法: Informalコンテクスト: Used when requesting someone to do something for you.

注記: This is a softer way to ask someone to perform an action.

訊ねる (ききる)

例:

I will ask the professor about the homework.

教授に宿題について訊ねます。

She asked her friend for advice.

彼女は友達にアドバイスを訊ねました。

使用法: Formal/Informalコンテクスト: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in written Japanese.

注記: This is a more literary or formal expression for asking questions.

Inquire

To ask for information or seek an answer.

例: She inquired about the availability of the product.

注記: Inquire is more formal than ask and is often used in professional or formal settings.

Request

To ask for something to be done or provided.

例: He requested a meeting with the manager.

注記: Request implies a more formal or official ask, often involving a specific need or desire.

Query

To ask a question or express doubt about something.

例: I have a query about the billing statement.

注記: Query is commonly used in formal or technical contexts to seek clarification or information.

Seek

To attempt to find or obtain something.

例: They sought advice from a professional.

注記: Seek implies a more active pursuit of information, help, or guidance.

Interrogate

To question someone thoroughly or aggressively.

例: The detective interrogated the suspect.

注記: Interrogate is a more intense form of asking, often associated with investigations or formal questioning.

Ask for

To request or demand something from someone.

例: I'm going to ask for a raise at work.

注記: This phrase adds the element of requesting or demanding something specifically.

Ask around

To inquire or seek information from multiple people.

例: I asked around, but no one seems to know where the party is.

注記: This phrase implies seeking information from different sources or people.

Ask out

To invite someone on a date or social outing.

例: He finally built up the courage to ask her out on a date.

注記: This phrase specifically refers to inviting someone on a date.

Ask after

To inquire about someone's well-being or situation.

例: She asked after your health when I saw her yesterday.

注記: This phrase is used to inquire specifically about someone's condition or status.

Ask around for

To seek or request information or suggestions from multiple sources.

例: I'm asking around for recommendations for a good restaurant.

注記: This phrase combines the idea of seeking information from various sources with the notion of making a request or seeking recommendations.

Ask for it

To provoke a negative response or consequence by one's actions.

例: If you keep teasing him, you're going to ask for it.

注記: This phrase implies knowingly or unknowingly provoking a negative outcome.

Ask no questions

To not inquire or seek answers about something.

例: He walked in and handed me the package, asking no questions.

注記: This phrase emphasizes the act of refraining from asking questions or seeking further information.

Ask for trouble

To behave in a way that is likely to result in problems or conflict.

例: If you keep driving recklessly, you're just asking for trouble.

注記: This phrase suggests knowingly engaging in actions that are likely to lead to negative consequences.

Hit up

To contact or approach someone with a request or question.

例: I'll hit up my friend to ask for help with the project.

注記: This slang term implies a more casual and informal way of asking compared to 'ask.'

Pick someone's brain

To ask someone for their opinions, ideas, or expertise on a particular topic.

例: I need to pick your brain about the upcoming presentation.

注記: This slang term suggests a desire for in-depth insights and knowledge rather than just a simple question.

Beg the question

To prompt a specific question as a result of a statement or situation.

例: His sudden appearance at the party begs the question: Why is he here?

注記: This phrase is often used to highlight a logical fallacy rather than straightforwardly asking a question.

Sound someone out

To approach someone discreetly and gradually to gather their opinions or intentions.

例: I'll sound out my boss about the new policy changes.

注記: This phrase involves gauging someone's reactions or feelings without directly posing a question.

Pump someone for information

To relentlessly seek information or details from someone.

例: She tried to pump him for information about the upcoming project.

注記: This slang term implies a more aggressive or persistent approach to questioning compared to a simple 'ask.'

Fish for

To subtly seek something from someone, usually compliments or information.

例: Stop fishing for compliments and just accept the praise.

注記: This term implies a slightly manipulative or indirect way of seeking what one wants, rather than asking straightforwardly.

Prick up your ears

To show interest and attentiveness in hearing something specific.

例: Whenever she talks about that topic, I prick up my ears to listen closely.

注記: This slang term conveys the action of paying keen attention or being alert, often in anticipation of hearing or asking about something.

Can I ask you a question?

I always ask for extra ketchup with my fries.

She asked me to help her move the furniture.

The teacher asked the students to turn in their homework.

Ask - 動詞 (Verb) / 動詞、原形 (Verb, base form)

見出し語: ask

活用

動詞、過去形 (Verb, past tense): asked

動詞、動名詞または現在分詞 (Verb, gerund or present participle): asking

動詞、三人称単数現在形 (Verb, 3rd person singular present): asks

動詞、原形 (Verb, base form): ask

動詞、三人称単数以外の現在形 (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): ask

音節、区切り、アクセント

Ask 1 音節を含む: ask

音声表記: ˈask

ask , ˈask (赤い音節が強調されています)

単語の頻度と重要度指数は、特定の言語で単語がどのくらい頻繁に出現するかを示します。数字が小さいほど、単語が使用される頻度が高くなります。最も頻繁に使用される単語は通常1から4000の範囲です。

Ask: 100 - 200 (非常に一般的).

この重要度指数は、言語学習の過程で最も役立つ単語に焦点を当てるのに役立ちます。

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