Word details

チャンスをうかがう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word チャンスをうかがう.

Dictionary

Entry

チャンスをうかがうチャンスを窺うチャンスを覗うチャンスを伺うExpressionUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #68220
1

to wait for an opportunity

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

窺

lie in wait, spy on, reconnoiter

16 strokesGrade 9

On

キ

Kun

うかが.うのぞく
覗

peep, peek, come in sight

12 strokes

On

シ

Kun

のぞ.くうかが.う
伺

pay respects, visit, ask, inquire, question, implore

7 strokesFrequency 2,209JLPT N2Grade 8

On

シ

Kun

うかが.う

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