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機をうかがう

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

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Entry

機をうかがう機を窺うきをうかがう機を伺うExpressionGodan verb
1

to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

機

loom, mechanism, machine, airplane, opportunity, potency, efficacy, occasion

16 strokesFrequency 127JLPT N2Grade 4

On

キ

Kun

はた
窺

lie in wait, spy on, reconnoiter

16 strokesGrade 9

On

キ

Kun

うかが.うのぞく
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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