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.

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 伺

伺う to ask, to visit (humble)

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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