訪ねる
江戸時代の「訪ふ」から派生。
VERB
(1)
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to visit
literal
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to inquire
common
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to call on
common
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to look for
common
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to drop by
informal
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to seek out
common
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to go to see
common
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to ask about
common
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to explore
common
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to check in on
informal
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to engage with
common
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visiting
noun_form
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to visit for a purpose
untranslatable
(The sense of visiting for a specific reason does not have a direct equivalent.)
This verb primarily means "to visit." It often implies going to a person, place, or institution with a specific purpose or intention, such as to inquire, seek advice, pay respects, or make a formal call. Unlike a general visit (e.g., sightseeing), 訪ねる conveys the act of intentionally going to someone or somewhere for engagement or a particular reason. This specific nuance of "visiting for a purpose" does not have a single direct equivalent in English, encompassing ideas like "to call on," "to seek out," or "to inquire of." It can be used for both people and places.
不規則変化はなし
| past | present | te_form |
|---|---|---|
| 訪ねた | 訪ねる | 訪ねて |
- 私は友人の家を訪ねた。 — I visited my friend's house.
- 彼は図書館を訪ねて、古い資料を調べた。 — He visited the library to research old materials.
- 先生のオフィスを訪ねて、質問をしました。 — I visited the teacher's office and asked a question.
- 京都の美しいお寺を訪ねる計画を立てています。 — I'm planning to visit beautiful temples in Kyoto.
register: formal