(しつもん)する

しつもんする
verb (suru)
to ask a question
1. to ask a question, to inquire
To pose a question to someone in order to obtain information or clarification.
先生(せんせい)質問(しつもん)してもいいですか。
May I ask the teacher a question?
(なに)質問(しつもん)はありますか。
Are there any questions?
Common phrase used after presentations or lectures
(かれ)記者会見(きしゃかいけん)(するど)質問(しつもん)をした。
He asked a sharp question at the press conference.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 質問(しつもん)(こた)える: to answer a question
  • 質問(しつもん)()ける: to receive questions
  • 質問(しつもん)()げかける: to pose a question

USAGE:

The noun 質問(しつもん) can be used with する to make a verb, or with particles like を and が.

  • 質問(しつもん)する: to ask a question (transitive action)
  • 質問(しつもん)がある: to have a question