Jisho

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Words — 1 found

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
1. to peep (through); to peek; to examine (esp. covertly)Usually written using kana alone
  • かのじょ彼女の
  • かな悲しそうな
  • かお
  • には
  • あいがん哀願
  • ようす様子
  • うかがえる
There is a look of appeal on her sad face.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
2. to await (one's chance)Usually written using kana alone
  • かれ
  • はつげん発言
  • きかい機会
  • うかがった
He watched for an opportunity to speak.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
3. to guess; to infer; to gather; to surmiseUsually written using kana alone, usu. in the passive
  • この
  • へきが壁画
  • から
  • こだいじん古代人
  • せいかつ生活
  • へんりん片鱗
  • うかがう
  • ことができる
We can get a glimpse of the lifestyle of ancient people from this wall painting.
Other forms
覗う 【うかがう】
Notes
覗う: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Kanji — 1 found

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16 strokes. Jinmeiyō kanji.
lie in wait, spy on, reconnoiter
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