伺: the kanji for visit; ask (humble)
伺 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means visit; ask (humble). Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
伺 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
伺 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シ (shi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 伺候しこう · shikō | waiting upon a superior (formal) |
うかがう (ukagau)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 伺ううかがう · ukagau | to visit; to ask (humble) |
| お伺いおうかがい · oukagai | inquiry; visit (humble) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 明日の午後、御社に伺います。Ashita no gogo, onsha ni ukagaimasu.I will visit your company tomorrow afternoon.
- 少しお話を伺ってもよろしいですか。Sukoshi ohanashi o ukagatte mo yoroshii desu ka.May I ask you a few questions?
- ご意見を伺いたいと思います。Goiken o ukagaitai to omoimasu.I would like to hear your opinion.
- 上司にお伺いを立ててから決めます。Jōshi ni oukagai o tatete kara kimemasu.I will decide after checking with my boss.
- お名前を伺ってもいいですか。Onamae o ukagatte mo ii desu ka.May I have your name?
Questions about 伺
How many strokes does 伺 have?
伺 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 伺?
The on readings are shi (シ). The kun readings are ukagau (うかがう).
What JLPT level is 伺?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 伺
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.