雌伏

しふく

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive lying low (and awaiting one's chance); biding one's time; submitting at first (to then strike later) See also: 雄飛 (ゆうひ).

Kanji

• 雌 female. Read as シ.
• 伏 lie low. Read as フク.

Words containing 雌伏

• 雌伏雄飛 (しふくゆうひ) biding one's time building up strength till finally grasping an opportunity to launch out and flourish

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