Japanese

のぞく
Meaning: to peek; to peep
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 窺く 窺かない
Polite 窺きます 窺きません
Past 窺いた 窺かなかった
Polite + Past 窺きました 窺きませんでした
Te-form 窺いて 窺かなくて
Potential 窺ける 窺けない
Passive 窺かれる 窺かれない
Causative 窺かせる 窺かせない
Causative + Passive 窺かされる 窺かされない
Imperative 窺け 窺くな

Handwriting

窺
く

Example

He peeked into the room through the keyhole.

Usage Notes

To look secretly or furtively, often through a small opening.

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