機きをうかがう

expression, godan verb (-u)

wait for one's chance; wait for an opportunity

Used when someone is watching for the right moment to act, often with a sense of patience or strategic timing.

See also: 機会をうかがう

• 彼かれは反はん撃げきの機きをうかがっていた。

  He was waiting for a chance to counterattack.

• 話はなしかける機きをうかがっている。

  I'm waiting for an opportunity to start a conversation.