尋ねる

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The ichidan transitive verb 尋ねる (たずねる) means asking someone for information or clarification.
• Basic usage: The person asked takes に, while the requested information takes を, as in 店員に駅の場所を尋ねる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Asking a person for information
  • Unlike the homophonous verb for visiting a place, this use means asking to obtain information.