The kanji 伺 primarily conveys the idea of "to inquire," "to ask," "to visit," or "to humbly request." It implies a respectful and cautious approach, often used when seeking information or expressing a desire to do something. It suggests a sense of deference and politeness.

・On-yomi (音読み): シ (shi) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): うかが（う） (ukaga（u）)

⚫︎ 伺いを立てる Translation: To ask for permission; to inquire; to seek advice. ⚫︎ ご伺候 Translation: Being in attendance (formal). ⚫︎ ご都合を伺う Translation: To ask about someone's availability; to inquire about someone's schedule.

The kanji 伺 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字, けいせいもじ). It combines the radical 人 (person, ひと) on the left side, which acts as a semantic component, with the phonetic component 司 (shi), which suggests the sound. The radical 人 indicates that the action involves a person. The character originally depicted a person leaning forward, implying a respectful and inquisitive posture. This posture of inquiring has evolved into the meaning of 伺.