Japanese symbol for “beseech”
希う
こいねがう
Romaji: koinegau
to beg; to request; to beseech; to implore
In Japanese, beseech is 希う, read こいねがう (koinegau).
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Meanings
- v5u, vt to beg; to request; to beseech; to implore; to entreat
Written forms: 希う、請い願う、庶幾う、冀う. Readings: こいねがう.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 希望 | きぼう kibou | hope; wish; aspiration |
| 希少 | きしょう kishou | scarce; rare |
| 希薄 | きはく kihaku | thin (air); weak (liquid); dilute |
| 希求 | ききゅう kikyuu | longing; strong desire; aspiration |
| 古希 | こき koki | 70th birthday |
| 希釈 | きしゃく kishaku | dilution |
See also: Chinese symbol for “beseech”.
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