This is the 8336th most frequent Japanese word.
待ち構える
To wait eagerly or be prepared for something.
The word '待ち構える' is used to describe a state of readiness and preparation, often implying attentiveness before an anticipated action.
敵は待ち構えて攻撃を仕掛けてきた。
The enemy waited in readiness and launched an attack.
Here, '待ち構える' expresses an active waiting or anticipation for the news to come.
部屋でニュースを待ち構えていた。
I was eagerly waiting for the news in the room.
In this case, '待ち構える' conveys an emotional readiness and enthusiastic anticipation for an event or arrival.