手をこまねく
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Godan verb with 'ku' ending
手をこまねく
Expression
Godan
1
expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ku' ending
to fold one's arms
彼はなにもしないで手をこまねいているだけだった。
He did nothing but fold his arms.
2
expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ku' ending
to stand and watch (without interfering);to stand idly by;to look on with folded arms
3
expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ku' ending
colloquial
to lie in wait;to be ready and waiting
Other forms
手を拱く 【てをこまねく】