あお
aogu

Godan Verb (gu)

1. to look up (at)

Transitive
かれ てん あおいだ。
karewa ten'o aoida.
He looked up at the sky.
Godan Verb (gu)

2. to look up to; to respect; to revere

Transitive
かれ かれらの あおがれた。
karewa karerano shito aogareta.
He was respected as their teacher.
Godan Verb (gu)

3. to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to turn to (someone) for

Transitive
わたくし何事 なにごとにも かれ指導 しどう あおぐ。
watashiwa nanigotonimo kareno shidōo aogu
I look to him for direction in everything.
Godan Verb (gu)

4. to depend on; to rely on

Transitive
日本 にっぽん原綿 げんめん供給 きょうきゅう海外 かいがい あおぐ。
nipponwa gemmenno kyōkyūo kaigaini aogu.
Japan depends on overseas countries for the supply of raw cotton.
Godan Verb (gu)

5. to gulp down; to quaff; to drink

Transitive