JLPT N1
待ち伏せ
Lying in wait to ambush or surprise.
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Other forms
待ち伏せる verb form
待ち伏せます polite verb form
待伏せ alternative kanji
Noun, Suru verb
To ambush" / "To lie in wait
The act of concealing oneself in a specific location to intercept or surprise a target upon their arrival.
Example
警察 は 犯人 を 捕まえる ため に 待ち伏せ を した 。
The police lay in wait to catch the criminal.
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