問う
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Meanings
- to ask, to inquire
- to blame (someone) for, to accuse of, to pursue (question of responsibility), to charge with
- to care about, to regard as important
- to call into question, to doubt, to question
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The court held the defendant criminally responsible and handed down a sentence of ten years' imprisonment.
The committee decided to hold hearings with all parties involved in order to investigate the truth of the accident.
A system is being developed where anyone can apply, regardless of hometown or educational background, as long as they have ability and motivation.
The public needs to reaffirm the fundamental democratic principle that citizens can hold politicians accountable for poor governance.
He was questioned in detail about the circumstances and was obliged to reluctantly explain his actions on the night of the incident.
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