待ち構える

まちかまえる

to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)

common word Also written 待ちかまえる、待構える

Meaning

v1vt
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)

Example sentences

彼はうつ伏せになって侵入者を待ちかまえた。

He lay prostrate, ready to ambush the invaders.
彼が部屋にはいると、警官が待ちかまえていた。

He entered the room, to be confronted by a policeman.
私は最後のチャンスを待ち構えた。

I watched for the last chance.