伺うかがいを立たてる

expression, ichidan verb

ask for instructions; seek someone's opinion; inquire

Polite expression used when formally asking a superior, expert, or authority for guidance, approval, or an opinion. Often used in business or official contexts.

• 新あたらしい企き画かくについて、部ぶ長ちょうに伺うかがいを立たてた。

  I asked the department head for instructions about the new project.

• 契けい約やくの条じょう件けんを変へん更こうする前まえに、弁べん護ご士しに伺うかがいを立たてる必ひつ要ようがある。

  We need to consult a lawyer before changing the contract terms.

expression, ichidan verb

consult an oracle; invoke an oracle

Refers to seeking divine guidance or a supernatural sign, such as through fortune-telling or religious ritual. Less common in modern everyday speech.

• 昔むかしの人ひとは、戦いくさの前まえに神かみ様さまに伺うかがいを立たてた。

  In the old days, people consulted the gods before going to war.