Word details

鼻息をうかがう

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

Dictionary

Entry

鼻息をうかがう鼻息を窺うはないきをうかがうExpressionGodan verbFreq #192802
1

to sound out a person's feelings; to consult a person's pleasure

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

鼻

nose, snout

14 strokesFrequency 1,632JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ビ

Kun

はな
息

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

10 strokesFrequency 882JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ソク

Kun

いき
窺

lie in wait, spy on, reconnoiter

16 strokesGrade 9

On

キ

Kun

うかが.うのぞく

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