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あお

godan verbgodan verb (archaic)verb (generic)transitive verb

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Meanings

  • to look up (at)
  • to look up to, to respect, to revere
  • to ask for (e.g. guidance), to seek, to turn to (someone) for
  • to depend on, to rely on
  • to gulp down, to quaff, to drink

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Example sentences

子供こどもたちはあおそらあおいでくもかたちたのしんだ。

The children looked up at the blue sky and enjoyed the shapes of the clouds.

かれ生涯しょうがいつうじて師匠ししょうあおつづけた

He continued to look up to and revere his master throughout his life.

困難こんなん状況じょうきょう直面ちょくめんしたさい専門家せんもんか指示しじあおことが不可欠ふかけつである。

When faced with a difficult situation, it is essential to seek guidance from an expert.

彼女かのじょ大杯おおさかずきさけ一気いっきあおいだ

She gulped down the large cup of sake in one go.

重大じゅうだい決断けつだんくだまえに、上司じょうし裁断さいだんあおがなければならない

Before making a major decision, one must seek the judgment of a superior.