(v5u,vt) (1) (hum) to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told; (2) to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); (v5u,vi) (3) (hum) to visit; (4) (from 御機嫌を伺う) to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.); (P)[edict]
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(n) (1) measuring container; measure; (2) box (seating at a theatre, etc.); (3) square on a grid; cell of a grid; (4) (斗 only) square bearing block (at the top of a pillar); (P)[edict]