1
to beg forgiveness;to ask for someone's pardon;to ask for permission
Other forms
許しを乞う 【ゆるしをこう】
1
to beg;to ask;to request;to invite
お腹をすかせている人がいればその人達のために食べ物を乞うた。
When she saw that the people were hungry, she begged for food for them.
2
to pray;to wish
Other forms
請う 【こう】