“To inquire” in Japanese
Short answer
To inquire in Japanese is “問いただす” (toitadasu). Full meaning: to inquire (about), to enquire, to ask; to interrogate, to question intensely, to grill (someone about something), to ask (someone) to explain.
Other ways to say “To inquire” in Japanese
問う
tou to ask, to inquire; to blame (someone) for, to accuse of, to pursue (question of responsibility), to charge with; to care about, to regard as important
問い合わす
toiawasu to enquire, to inquire, to seek information
問い合わせる
toiawaseru to enquire, to inquire, to seek information
質す
tadasu to ask (about), to inquire, to enquire, to question, to make sure of
尋ねる
tazuneru to ask, to enquire, to inquire; to search, to look for, to look into, to investigate
伺う
ukagau to call on someone, to call at a place, to pay a visit, to wait on someone; to ask, to inquire; to hear, to be told
とふ
tou to ask, to inquire; to blame (someone) for, to accuse of, to pursue (question of responsibility), to charge with; to care about, to regard as important
とえる
toeru to ask, to inquire; to blame (someone) for, to accuse of, to pursue (question of responsibility), to charge with; to care about, to regard as important
問える
toeru to ask, to inquire; to blame (someone) for, to accuse of, to pursue (question of responsibility), to charge with; to care about, to regard as important
聞き取る
kikitoru to catch (someone's words), to make out, to follow, to understand; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.), to inquire
問合せる
toiawaseru to enquire, to inquire, to seek information
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