仰
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On readingぎょう, こう6 strokesN2
Radical 人 · personStroke order
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Japanese readings
- On reading
- ぎょう, こう
- Kun reading
- あおぐ, おおせ
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: The verb
仰ぐ, readあおぐ, means to look upward or seek help from someone respected. - Basic usage:
空を仰ぐmeans to look up at the sky;助言を仰ぐmeans to seek advice.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A formal request for advice
恩師の助言を仰ぐis a formal expression for seeking a mentor's advice.
- The reading in faith
信仰, readしんこう, means faith or religious belief.- Its reading differs from
あおぐin the verb仰ぐ.

