What does kanji 窺 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 窺 is lie in wait.

How is kanji 窺 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 窺 are うかが.う, のぞく; the onyomi readings are キ.

Example words that use kanji 窺 include 窺く, 窺う, 窺知, 管窺.

JinmeiyōPre-Level 1

窺

Meaning

lie in wait

lie in wait, reconnoiter, spy on

Stroke Order

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のぞく

to face

うかがう

to await (one's chance)

きち

inference

かんき

narrow insight

くだをもっててんをうかがう

to have a narrow view of things

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5 reference sentences

彼は隙間から中を窺った。

He peeked inside through a gap.

犯人は警察の動きを窺っている。

The culprit is watching the police's movements.

敵の出方を窺う。

To see how the enemy reacts.

彼女の表情に不安の色が窺える。

A hint of anxiety can be seen in her expression.

好機を窺う。

To wait for a good opportunity.

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