To ask or inquire of someone in order to obtain information; to question.
先生に宿題の内容について尋ねた。
I asked the teacher about the homework.
道を尋ねると、親切に教えてくれた。
When I asked for directions, they kindly told me.
申し込みの方法を窓口で尋ねてください。
Please ask the counter about how to apply.
To search for or look into something; to investigate or seek out.
失くした書類をオフィス中で尋ねたが見つからなかった。
I searched the office for the lost document but couldn't find it.
資料の在りかを図書館で尋ねる必要がある。
I need to look into where the materials are in the library.
彼は真相を尋ねるために関係者を訪ね歩いた。
He went around visiting people involved to investigate the truth.