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伺う うかがう N4

  1. to call at a place; to call on someone; to pay a visit; to wait on someone
  2. to ask; to inquire
  3. to be told; to hear
  4. to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior)
  5. to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)

様子を伺う ようすをうかがう

  1. to see how the land lies; to wait and see

顔色を伺う かおいろをうかがう

  1. to try and judge a person's feelings (from their expression)
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