手をこまねく、手を拱く
てをこまねく、てをこまぬく
tewokomaneku
JMdict entry #2267430
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'ku' ending to fold one's arms
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'ku' ending to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to look on with folded arms
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'ku' ending colloquial to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼はなにもしないで手をこまねいているだけだった。
kare ha nani mo shi nai de te wo komanei te iru dake daxtsu ta 。
He did nothing but fold his arms.
彼はただ手をこまねいて見ているだけだった。
kare ha tada te wo komanei te mi te iru dake daxtsu ta 。
He just looked on with his arms folded.