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様子を伺う (ようすをうかがう) — to wait and see | Kumi Dictionary

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様子を伺う

様子を伺う

様ようす子を伺う

to wait and see

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様子をうかがう

ようすをうかがう

Verb

1.

to wait and see, to see how the land lies

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Kanji that make up this word

さま・さん…(2)

Esq.・way・manner・situation・polite suffix

こ・-こ・ね…(9)

child・sign of the rat・11PM-1AM・first sign of Chinese zodiac

うかが.う…(1)

pay respects・visit・ask・inquire・question…(1)

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