Verb (5-dan, う, transitive)
Usually written in kana
1. to peep (through); to peek; to examine (esp. covertly)
廊下からそっと教室の中をうかがってみる。I quietly peek into the classroom from the hallway.
2. to await (one's chance)
だから、その声をかけるタイミングをうかがった。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
ちっとも強そうには見えないけれど、意思の強さはうかがえる。Although it doesn't look strong at all, one can infer a strength of will.