うかがう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word うかがう
1
to peep (through); to peek; to examine (esp. covertly)
Examples
彼女の悲しそうな顔には哀願の様子がうかがえる。
There is a look of appeal on her sad face.
2
to await (one's chance)
Examples
彼は発言の機会をうかがった。
He watched for an opportunity to speak.
3
Usu. in the passive
to guess; to infer; to gather; to surmise
Examples
この壁画からは古代人の生活の片鱗をうかがうことができる。
We can get a glimpse of the lifestyle of ancient people from this wall painting.
Kanji in this Word
窺
16 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
lie in wait
spy on
reconnoiter
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うかが.う
のぞく
覗
12 strokes
Meanings
peep
peek
come in sight
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のぞ.く
うかが.う
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