目を見張る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 目を見張る
1
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.
Kanji in this Word
目
5 strokes
Frequency: 76
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
eye
class
look
insight
experience
care
favor
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モク
ボク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
め
-め
ま-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さかん
さがん
さっか
さつか
見
7 strokes
Frequency: 22
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
see
hopes
chances
idea
opinion
look at
visible
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.る
み.える
み.せる
張
11 strokes
Frequency: 403
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
counter for bows & stringed instruments
stretch
spread
put up (tent)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.る
-は.り
-ば.り
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
はり
わり
瞠
16 strokes
Meanings
stare intently
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ドウ
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みは.る
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