How to use うかがう (うかがう)
Meaning of うかがう
The Japanese verb "うかがう" (うかがう, ukagau) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- To pay a visit: Humble form of visiting someone or some place.
- Example: お客様の家をうかがう。
- Translation: I will visit the customer's house.
- To ask: Humble form of asking a question or inquiry.
- Example: お体の具合をうかがう。
- Translation: I ask about your health condition.
- To hear: Humble way of saying to hear or to be told.
- Example: 彼からの連絡をうかがった。
- Translation: I heard from him.
- To wait and see: Observing a situation to see how it develops.
- Example: 彼の反応をうかがう。
- Translation: I will see how he reacts.
- To infer: Deduce or conclude information from evidence.
- Example: その表情から彼の気持ちをうかがう。
- Translation: I infer his feelings from his expression.
- To look up to: Looking towards someone for guidance.
- Example: 上司の意向をうかがう。
- Translation: I look up to the boss for his intentions.
- To peek: To look at something secretly or furtively.
- Example: 窓から中をうかがう。
- Translation: To peek inside through the window.
- To aim for: To look for or seek an opportunity.
- Example: 成功のチャンスをうかがう。
- Translation: I am aiming for a chance at success.