Frequency rank: 1,555.
- to watch over; to watch attentively
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
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- to watch over; to watch attentively
This meaning refers to the act of observing someone or something with care and concern, often implying a protective or supportive role.
I am watching over the children while they play.
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They watched the solemn ceremony in the church with awe.
7. にっぽん日本のしょうひしゃ消費者は、がいこく外国ひん品のゆにゅう輸入にたいする対するさまざま様々なきせい規制をとりくずそう取り崩そうとするあめりかアメリカせいふ政府のどりょく努力をちゅういふかく注意深くみまもっている見守っている。
Japanese consumers are watching closely the U.S. government's efforts to make Japan dismantle various restrictions on imports of foreign goods into the country.
Everyone held their breath to see who would win the presidential election.
Parents must look after the well-being of the their children.
I watched the car disappearing slowly around the corner.
We watched the sun sinking below the horizon.
Bureaucrats are testing the waters over revising old regulations.