窺う

覗う

Reading

Kana: うかがう

Romaji: ukagau

Definitions

v5u

vt

1

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

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

to await (one's chance)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

3

to guess; to infer; to gather; to surmise

Note: usu. used passively

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

窺

Readings: キ、 うかが.う、 のぞく

Meanings: lie in wait, spy on, reconnoiter

覗

Readings: シ、 のぞ.く、 うかが.う

Meanings: peep, peek, come in sight