Refers to the act of asking or the question itself. Often used in formal or written contexts.
I haven't answered that question yet.
I politely responded to his inquiry.
ask; inquire; enquire · search for; seek; look into; investigate
inquiry; question; asking · searching; looking for
missing person; wanted person
item one is looking for; missing article
wanted person; fugitive
Standard kanji spelling for the noun meaning 'question' or 'inquiry'.
Alternate kanji spelling, less common but still used.
The noun form of the verb 尋ねる (たずねる, 'to ask'). The kanji 尋 carries meanings of 'search' and 'inquire'.