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見張る

瞠る

Reading

Kana: みはる
Romaji: miharu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5r
vt
1

to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out

Note: Only 見張る
2

to open one's eyes wide

See also: 目を見張る

Kanji

Readings: ケン、 み.る、 み.える、 み.せる
Meanings: see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible
Readings: チョウ、 は.る、 -は.り、 -ば.り
Meanings: lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)
Readings: ドウ、 トウ、 みは.る
Meaning: stare intently

Example Sentences

(かれ)見張(みは)れ。
➥Keep watch on him.
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(かれ)(かれ)らを見張(みは)った。
➥He kept an eye on them.
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バッグを見張(みは)っていてね。
➥Keep an eye on the bags.
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(かれ)をよく見張(みは)れよ。
➥Keep a close eye on him.
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兵隊(へいたい)(はし)見張(みは)っていた。
➥The soldiers were guarding the bridge.
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(まなじり)()けるほど()見張(みは)る。
➥He opens his eyes so widely they tear at the corners.
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