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WordReference English-Japanese Dictionary © 2026:
inquire,
enquire vi | formal (ask) | 尋ねる、聞く、問う、問い合わせる 自動
HHiraganaたずねる、きく、とう、といあわせる |
| 注釈: "Inquire" is preferred in American English, "enquire" in British English. |
| | For theater reservations, please inquire at reception. |
| | 劇場の予約については受付でお問い合わせください。 |
inquire whether/when/how,
enquire whether/when/how vtr | formal (with clause: ask) | ～を聞く、～を尋ねる 他動
HHiragana～をきく、～をたずねる |
| | Fred inquired whether Larry had time to help him move this weekend. |
| | Lucie enquired when the next train for King's Cross departed. |
inquire as to whether/when/how/who/what,
enquire as to whether/when/how/who/what vtr | formal (with clause: ask) | ～について聞く、～について尋ねる 他動
HHiragana～についてきく、～についてたずねる |
| | I am writing to inquire as to whether your company has any vacancies. |
inquire about [sth],
enquire about [sth] vi + prep | (ask for information on) | ～について尋ねる、～について聞く、～について問う 自動
HHiragana～についてたずねる、～についてきく、～についてとう |
| | I'm phoning to enquire about the second-hand bicycle you advertised. |
inquire into [sth],
enquire into [sth] vi + prep | (ask about) | 〜について聞き込みをする、〜について聞いて回る 動詞句
HHiragana〜についてききこみをする、〜についてきいてまわる |
| | The FBI inquired into the murder of the young woman. |
inquire after [sb],
enquire after [sb] vi + prep | formal (ask for news of [sb]) | ～について調査する 自動
HHiragana～についてちょうさする |
| | Kate inquired after Ben's sister when she saw him at the store. |