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覗く

のぞく

to peek

Pronunciation

Definitions

Common N2
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb

1. To peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.)

2. To look down into (a ravine, etc.)

3. To peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.)

4. To sneak a look at; To take a quick look at

5. To peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.)

Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

6. To stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.); To peek through (sky through a forest canopy, etc.)

Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb

7. To examine (an expression); To study (a face)

Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

8. To face archaism. See also 臨む.

Common N2

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