うかがう

窺 う

  1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to peep (through), to peek, to examine (esp. covertly)
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼女の悲しそうな顔には哀願の様子がうかがえる。
      There is a look of appeal on her sad face.

  2. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to await (one's chance)
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼は発言の機会をうかがった。
      He watched for an opportunity to speak.

  3. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to guess, to infer, to gather, to surmise
    usu. in the passive
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 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。
      We can get a glimpse of the lifestyle of ancient people from this wall painting.