満まんを持じす

expression, godan verb (-su)

bide one's time; wait for the right moment

Literally 'to hold a drawn bow', this idiomatic expression means to be fully prepared and wait patiently for the perfect opportunity to act. Often used when someone is ready to make a move but chooses to wait until conditions are ideal.

See also: 満を持する

• 彼かれは満まんを持じして新しん事じ業ぎょうを始はじめた。

  He bided his time and then launched the new business.

• 満まんを持じして発はつ言げんの機き会かいを待まつ。

  Wait for the right moment to speak, fully prepared.