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A1 う-verb (う), Transitive verb

(うかが)to peep (through), to peek, to examine (esp. covertly), to await (one's chance), to guess, to infer, to gather, to surmise

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    1. う-verb (う), Transitive verb

      1. 1.

        to peep (through), to peek, to examine (esp. covertly)

        Usually written using kana alone
      2. 2.

        to await (one's chance)

        Usually written using kana alone
      3. 3.

        to guess, to infer, to gather, to surmise

        Usually written using kana alone, usu. in the passive

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    窺う 【うかがう】覗う 【うかがう】

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    • 泥棒(どろぼう)(かぎ)(あな)から(なか)(うかが)っています。

      The thief is peeking through the keyhole.

      • N1
    • 子供(こども)たちは(つね)(おや)顔色(かおいろ)(うかが)っている。

      Children are always examining their parents' expressions.

      • N1
    • (かれ)(はたら)きぶりから、意気込(いきご)みのほどが(うかが)われる。

      From his work ethic, the degree of his enthusiasm is surmised.

      • N1
    • (わたし)たちはライバル会社(がいしゃ)(うご)きを(うかが)ながら戦略(せんりゃく)をたてています。

      We are formulating strategies while examining the movements of our rival companies.

      • N1
    • 逃走(とうそう)時機(じき)(うかが)うそぶりを()せている受刑(じゅけい)(しゃ)(ばい)見張(みは)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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