godan verb (-u, special), transitive verb
Formal or written equivalent of 聞く. Used for asking questions, seeking information, or making formal inquiries.
記者が大臣に政策の詳細を問うた。
The reporter asked the minister about the details of the policy.
アンケートで利
We ask users for their opinions through a questionnaire.
godan verb (-u, special), transitive verb
blame; accuse; pursue responsibility
Used in formal or legal contexts to hold someone accountable, often with ～に責任を問う or ～の罪を問う.
事故の責任を問われて、社長が辞任した。
The president resigned after being held responsible for the accident.
彼は殺人の罪を問われている。
He is being charged with murder.
godan verb (-u, special), transitive verb
care about; regard as important
Almost exclusively used in the negative form 問わず, meaning 'regardless of' or 'without regard to'. Fixed pattern: ～を問わず.
See also: 問わず
当社は経験を問わず、やる気のある人を募集します。
Our company is hiring motivated people regardless of experience.
このイベントは年齢を問わず参加できます。
This event is open to participants regardless of age.
godan verb (-u, special), transitive verb
call into question; doubt; question
Usually in the passive form 問われる, meaning something is being questioned or challenged, often in formal or abstract contexts.
その政治家の資質が問われている。
The politician's competence is being called into question.
教育のあり方が根本から問われる時代だ。
It is an era when the very nature of education is being questioned.