foolish question; stupid question
Refers to a question that is obviously silly, pointless, or shows a lack of thought. Often used in the set phrase 愚問を呈する (to ask a foolish question).
I can't answer such a foolish question.
my question; one's question
Humble expression used to refer to one's own question in a self-deprecating manner. Common in formal or polite contexts, such as speeches or written correspondence.
会議で愚問を連発してしまった。
I ended up asking one stupid question after another at the meeting.
Allow me to ask one question.
This may be a foolish question, but could you explain it once more?
silly questions and silly answers; silly dialogue
Compound of 愚 (ぐ, 'foolish') and 問 (もん, 'question'). The humble usage derives from the self-deprecating sense of 愚.