瞠
瞠
stare intently
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ドウトウ
Kun
みは.る
Dictionary
Common Words
1
to open (one's eyes) wide
Examples
その小さい男の子は目を大きく見開いて巨大な象を見た。
The little boy gazed at the huge elephant, eyes wide open.
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見張る／見はる only
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out
Examples
ビキニスタイルの美少女は浜辺では目を見張らすものだった。
The pretty girl in the bikini was an eye-opener on the beach.
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to open (one's eyes) wide
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to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
Examples
彼が宝石箱を開けると彼女は目を見張った。
She was all eyes as he opened the jewelry box.
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Formal or literary term; 'taru' adjective
(staring in) astonishment; amazement
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