Japanese meaning of 虎視眈々
Reading:
こしたんたん (koshi tantan)
English Translation:
Watching keenly for an opportunity
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Watching keenly for an opportunity
Cultural Context:
Military, sports, and business strategy contexts.
じっと機会をうかがうこと。
軍事・スポーツ・ビジネス戦略の場で頻用される。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase for watchful ambition; often with “と狙う.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as having malicious intent only.
Example
Basic Example
彼は虎視眈々と昇進の機会を狙っている。
He is watching keenly for a promotion opportunity.
Applied Example
ライバル会社は市場参入のチャンスを虎視眈々と狙っている。
The rival company is Watching keenly for an opportunity to enter the market.