LingakuFrequency rank: 3,892. – 3,896.
- to stand watch; to stand guard; to look outonly applies to 見張る and 見はる
- to open (one's eyes) widesee also 目を見張る
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- 見張る【みはる】Frequency rank: 3,892. – 3,896.
- 見はる【みはる】Frequency rank: 26,646. – 26,827.
- 瞠る【みはる】Frequency rank: 50,150. – 51,356.
- みはる
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[Person] stands guard at [Place]
[Person] stands watch for [Duration]
[Person] looks out for [Event]
[Person] watches with [Emotion]
[Person] watches [Target]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out
- to open (one's eyes) wide
This meaning is used when someone is keeping an eye on something or someone, often for safety or observation purposes.
He stood watch over the campsite all night.
The guard was looking out at the entrance.
This meaning is used when someone is opening their eyes wide, often in surprise or amazement.
She opened her eyes wide at the unbelievable sight.
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Generated related terms (experimental)
みはる見張る【みはる】
To stand watch or guard over something; to keep an eye on a situation or a place.
かんし監視【かんし】
Refers to monitoring or surveillance, often related to keeping watch over people or activities.
ちゅうい注意【ちゅうい】
Means to pay attention or to be cautious, acting in a way that prevents problems.
けいかい警戒【けいかい】
Refers to being alert or vigilant against potential danger or threats.
めをさます目を覚ます【めをさます】
Means to wake up or to open one's eyes, often used in a literal sense.
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The manner in which the new salesman made top sales level was an eye-opener to his supervisor.
Because of security cameras, everyone's every move is being watched.