Vocab Info
A1 う-verb (う), Transitive verb
窺うto peep (through), to peek, to examine (esp. covertly), to await (one's chance), to guess, to infer, to gather, to surmise
Dictionary Definition
う-verb (う), Transitive verb
1.
to peep (through), to peek, to examine (esp. covertly)
Usually written using kana alone2.
to await (one's chance)
Usually written using kana alone3.
to guess, to infer, to gather, to surmise
Usually written using kana alone, usu. in the passive
All Forms
窺う 【うかがう】、覗う 【うかがう】
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泥棒が鍵穴から中を窺っています。
The thief is peeking through the keyhole.
- N1
子供たちは常に親の顔色を窺っている。
Children are always examining their parents' expressions.
- N1
彼の働きぶりから、意気込みのほどが窺われる。
From his work ethic, the degree of his enthusiasm is surmised.
- N1
私たちはライバル会社の動きを窺いながら戦略をたてています。
We are formulating strategies while examining the movements of our rival companies.
- N1
逃走の時機を窺うそぶりを見せている受刑者に倍の見張りをつけました。
We doubled the lookout on the prisoner who seemed to be awaiting for a chance to escape.
- N1
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