ask for

Verb

To request. / To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.

Japanese Meaning

要求する、頼む / （行動を持続することで）〜を招く、〜を引き起こす

If you don't understand the instructions, ask for clarification immediately.

指示がわからない場合は、すぐに説明を求めてください。

Sense（1）

To request.

I asked for a glass of water.

Sense（2）

To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.

If you keep on speeding, you are asking for trouble.

asks for

（ present singular third-person ）

asking for

（ participle present ）

asked for

（ participle past ）

asked for

（ past ）