Word details

寝息をうかがう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寝息をうかがう.

Dictionary

Entry

寝息をうかがう寝息を窺うねいきをうかがうExpressionGodan verbFreq #125510
1

to make sure someone is asleep; to listen for the breath of a sleeping person

2

to commit a wrongdoing while someone is sleeping

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

lie down, sleep, rest, bed, remain unsold

13 strokesFrequency 1,034JLPT N2Grade 8

On

シン

Kun

ね.るね.かすい.ぬみたまやや.める

breath, respiration, son, interest (on money), rest, coming to an end

10 strokesFrequency 882JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ソク

Kun

いき

lie in wait, spy on, reconnoiter

16 strokesGrade 9

On

Kun

うかが.うのぞく

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