Mnemonic
The director is supposed to wait to see the final set design at the unveiling, but curiosity overwhelms him. He sneaks backstage, pressing one eye to a crack in the curtain to peek at the surprise. The director just can't help himself—he has to see it early!
Additional thoughts
Picture a famous director crouching behind a heavy stage curtain, one eye pressed to a slit. His desperate need to see the secret set before anyone else perfectly captures the furtive, covert nature of peeking.Quick recall
The director can't wait to see, so he takes a secret peek through the curtain.Details
The keyword for 覗 is peek. This kanji refers to the act of looking at something furtively or stealthily, often by peering through a narrow opening or from a hidden vantage point. It carries the nuance of sneaking a glance at something one is not supposed to see, such as peeking through a keyhole or peering into a room. The character conveys a sense of curiosity mixed with secrecy, suggesting a quick or covert observation rather than an open, direct gaze.
- On'yomi
- し
- Kun'yomi
- のぞ.く、うかが.う