鼻息をうかがう

はないきをうかがう

Also written 鼻息を窺う

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to sound out a person's feelings (literally: to consult a person's pleasure) See also: 鼻息 (はないき).

Kanji

• 鼻 nose. Read as はな.
• 息 breath. Read as いき.

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