This is the 3693rd most frequent Japanese word.
うかがっ
"うかがっ" is the stem form of "うかがう," meaning "to inquire," "to ask," or "to visit humbly."
The word 'うかがっ' is derived from 'うかがう', which is a humble form used to express asking or inquiring politely.
先生のお考えをうかがっています。
I am inquiring about the teacher's thoughts.
'うかがっ' here refers to observing or visiting as part of the context of experiencing an event or place respectfully.
彼の家で料理をうかがいました。
I observed the cooking at his house.
Used here, 'うかがっ' expresses a respectful form of saying 'visit' or 'come to meet someone'.