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“To watch for an opportunity” in Japanese

Short answer
満を持す manwojisu manwojisu

To watch for an opportunity in Japanese is “満を持す” (manwojisu). Full meaning: to have readied a bow and stand at ready, to watch for an opportunity, to bide one's time, to wait until the time is ripe.

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