うかがう
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, う, transitive)
Usually written in kana
1. to peep (through); to peek; to examine (esp. covertly)
I quietly peek into the classroom from the hallway.
2. to await (one's chance)
So, I waited for the right timing to call out to them.
3. to guess; to infer; to gather; to surmise
usu. in the passive
Although it doesn't look strong at all, one can infer a strength of will.
Pitch accent
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かがう
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Used in vocabulary (14 in total)
to try and judge a person's feelings (from their expression)
to try and judge a person's feelings (from their expression)
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
Examples (13 in total)
They're probably waiting for their chance.
One can infer the extent of their confidence.
I'll see you later.
Someone was peering intently at us.
I will come provided I feel well enough.
So, I waited for the right timing to call out to them.
They were gauging the timing for executing the third plan.
Signs of fatigue could be seen on his face.
I quietly peek into the classroom from the hallway.
Although it doesn't look strong at all, one can infer a strength of will.
I crossed the garden while slowly peering around.
Next, we will talk to Ms. Pam Roland.
We can get a glimpse of the lifestyle of ancient people from this wall painting.