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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'u' ending
word usually written using kana alone
to wait for an opportunity
Other forms
チャンスを覗う 【チャンスをうかがう】 · チャンスを伺う 【チャンスをうかがう】 (word containing irregular kanji usage)
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Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to peep (through);to peek;to examine (esp. covertly)
彼女の悲しそうな顔には哀願の様子がうかがえる。
There is a look of appeal on her sad face.
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Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to await (one's chance)
彼は発言の機会をうかがった。
He watched for an opportunity to speak.
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Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to guess;to infer;to gather;to surmise
usu. in the passive
この壁画からは古代人の生活の片鱗を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】 (rarely used kanji form)
