うかがう
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to peep (through); to peek; to examine (esp. covertly) (Usually kana)
2. to await (one's chance) (Usually kana)
3. to guess; to infer; to gather; to surmise (Usually kana, usu. in the passive)
Other spellings
窺う
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
うかがう
Examples4
彼
He watched for an opportunity to speak.
この
We can get a glimpse of the lifestyle of ancient people from this wall painting.
彼女の
There is a look of appeal on her sad face.
彼の
His talk led me to believe that he knows a great deal.