窺う | Shirabe

窺ううかがう

窺ううかがう

Godan Transitive

English JMdict (multilingual)

Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to peep (through);to peek;to examine (esp. covertly)

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.

Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to await (one's chance)

彼は発言の機会をうかがった。

He watched for an opportunity to speak.

Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to guess;to infer;to gather;to surmise

usu. in the passive

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.

Other forms 覗う【うかがう】 (rarely used kanji form)