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虎視眈々

虎視眈眈

Reading

Kana: こしたんたん
Romaji: koshitantan
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

(watching) vigilantly for an opportunity to prey upon; with an eagle eye

Note: yojijukugo

Kanji

Readings: コ、 とら
Meanings: tiger, drunkard
Readings: シ、 み.る
Meanings: inspection, regard as, see, look at
Readings: タン、 にら.む
Meaning: watch intently

Example Sentence

(かれ)競争(きょうそう)相手(あいて)()とし()れようと虎視眈々(こしたんたん)としている。
➥He watches for an opportunity to intrigue against his rival.
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