JLPT N1 Advanced
待ち構える
To wait in full readiness or lie in wait.
Readings
Other forms
待ち構えます polite form
待ち構えない plain negative
待ち構えて te-form
待ち構えた plain past
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
To wait expectantly" / "To lie in wait
Describes waiting with a prepared stance or anticipation for an imminent arrival or event.
Example
記者たち が 大臣 の 到着 を 待ち構えて いた 。
The reporters were ready and waiting for the minister's arrival.
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