乞う
Common
Godan
Transitive
1
Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class)transitive verb
to beg;to ask;to request;to invite
お腹をすかせている人がいればその人達のために食べ物を乞うた。
When she saw that the people were hungry, she begged for food for them.
2
Godan verb with 'u' ending (special class)transitive verb
to pray;to wish
Other forms
請う 【こう】