手をこまねく

てをこまねく

手を拱く

[tewokomaneku]

Definitions

1.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ku' ending

to fold one's arms

2.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ku' ending

to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to look on with folded arms

3.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ku' ending

to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting