No. 3,196 in Japanese
問い
"問い" means "question" or "inquiry."
In a sentence
この問題に関して問いを投げかけました。
I posed a question regarding this issue.
Here, '問い' is used to mean 'question' or 'query', especially in a formal or intellectual context, indicating an act of inquiry or posing a doubt.
哲学の課題は根本的な問いを探求することです。
The aim of philosophy is to explore fundamental questions.
In this instance, '問い' symbolizes fundamental or philosophical questions, reflecting deep inquiry into essential matters.
児童の問いに答えながら授業を進めました。
I continued the lesson while answering the children's questions.
The term '問い' here refers to the questions asked by children, showcasing its use in a setting of simple curiosity.
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