先生に尋ねる

sensei ni tazuneru

phrase★Intermediate— to ask a teacher

formal

To ask a teacher or instructor a question, typically in an educational setting.

授業中、先生に尋ねるのはためらうべきではない。

You should not hesitate to ask the teacher during class.

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This phrase is commonly used in formal educational contexts, such as schools or universities.

Collocations

先生に質問するto ask a teacher a question先生に相談するto consult with a teacher

to consult with a teacher

This phrase is formal and respectful, suitable for academic environments.

Use this phrase when addressing teachers or instructors in formal settings.

Composed of 先生 (sensei, teacher) and 尋ねる (tazuneru, to ask).

This phrase is polite and appropriate for formal educational settings. In casual contexts, 先生に聞く (sensei ni kiku) may be more common.

先生

teacher

noun

に

to/at (particle)

particle

尋ねる

to ask

verb

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