- 1. [v5u, vt] to peep (through); to peek; to examine (esp. covertly) (uk)
- 2. [v5u, vt] to await (one's chance) (uk)
- 3. [v5u, vt] to guess; to infer; to gather; to surmise — usu. in the passive (uk)
Kanji in this word
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lie in wait, spy on, reconnoiterOn: キ (ki)Kun: うかが.う (ukaga.u)、 のぞく (nozoku)
Example Sentences
彼女の悲しそうな顔には哀願の様子がうかがえる。
kanojo no kanashiso una kao niha aigan no yousu gaukagaeru .
There is a look of appeal on her sad face.
彼は発言の機会をうかがった。
kareha hatsugen no kikai woukagatta .
He watched for an opportunity to speak.
この壁画からは古代人の生活の片鱗をうかがうことができる。
kono hekiga karaha kodaijin no seikatsu no henrin woukagaukotogadekiru .
We can get a glimpse of the lifestyle of ancient people from this wall painting.