待ち受ける
Reading: まちうける
Meaning: to lie in wait, to await
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Example Sentence
危険 が 私 たち を 待ち受けて いた
Danger was lying in wait for us.
Usage Notes
To wait for someone/something with anticipation or preparation, sometimes with hostile intent.
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