Japanese

うかがう
Meaning: to peep; to watch for (a chance); to gauge; to infer
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 窺う 窺わない
Polite 窺います 窺いません
Past 窺った 窺わなかった
Polite + Past 窺いました 窺いませんでした
Te-form 窺って 窺わなくて
Potential 窺える 窺えない
Passive 窺われる 窺われない
Causative 窺わせる 窺わせない
Causative + Passive 窺わされる 窺わされない
Imperative 窺え 窺うな

Handwriting

窺
う

Example sentences

He started speaking cautiously while gauging his boss's reaction.
彼は家族の仇を討つために、長年復讐の機会をうかがっていた。
He had been watching for an opportunity for revenge for many years to avenge his family.

Usage Notes

Covers peeping through a gap, waiting for a chance, or sensing someone's feelings or reaction.

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