虎視眈々
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 虎視眈々
1
'taru' adjective
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
Examples
彼は競争相手を落とし入れようと虎視眈々としている。
He watches for an opportunity to intrigue against his rival.
Kanji in this Word
虎
8 strokes
Frequency: 1653
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
tiger
drunkard
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とら
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たけ
視
11 strokes
Frequency: 362
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
inspection
regard as
see
look at
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とも
み
眈
9 strokes
Meanings
watch intently
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
にら.む
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