NichiDict

うかがう

N4
窺う
覗う
[ukagau]
Illustration for 窺う

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to peep (through); to peek; to examine (esp. covertly)

2.GodanTransitive

to await (one's chance)

3.GodanTransitive

to guess; to infer; to gather; to surmise

Examples

失礼ですが、少し部屋をうかがいました

I peeked into the room.

うかがってもいいですか。

May I visit?

様子をうかがっています

I'm observing the situation.