This is the 2113th most frequent Japanese word.
尋ね
"尋ね" means "to ask" or "to inquire."
The word '尋ね' in this context is used to indicate 'ask' or 'inquire' about someone's opinion.
彼の意見を尋ねました。
I asked for his opinion.
Here, '尋ね' is used to describe the act of 'asking' for information, specifically directions.
道を尋ねている人を見かけました。
I saw someone asking for directions.
In this sentence, '尋ね' conveys the meaning of 'asking questions' to gain knowledge or clarification about something.