見張る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 見張る
1
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.
2
to open (one's eyes) wide
Kanji in this Word
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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