What is '狙う' called in English?

'狙う' in English is called "Eyeing". Eyeing refers to: 誰かまたは何かを、しばしば興味、欲望、または疑念を示すように、注意深く観察すること。

How do you pronounce 'Eyeing' and '狙う'?

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What is an example sentence for Eyeing in Japanese?

English: "He was eyeing the last slice of cake on the table." | Japanese: "彼はテーブルの上の最後のケーキ一切れを狙っていた。"

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eyeing Meaning in Japanese (eyeing 英語意味)

狙う, じっと見る

狙う in English:eyeing

IPA:neɾaɯ

Phonetic:ねらう

Quick Answer • 要約

eyeing の日本語の意味は「狙う, じっと見る」です。 (誰かまたは何かを、しばしば興味、欲望、または疑念を示すように、注意深く観察すること。)

Definitions of Eyeing

1
verb
じっと見る
To observe someone or something with close attention, often indicating interest, desire, or suspicion.
誰かまたは何かを、しばしば興味、欲望、または疑念を示すように、注意深く観察すること。
2
verb
狙う
To consider or desire something, often with the intention of acquiring or achieving it.
何かを獲得または達成する意図を持って、それを考慮または欲すること。

Example Sentences

casual

“He was eyeing the last slice of cake on the table.”

彼はテーブルの上の最後のケーキ一切れを狙っていた。

business

“The company is eyeing new markets for expansion.”

その会社は拡大のために新しい市場を狙っている。

casual

“She caught him eyeing her new dress.”

彼女は彼が彼女の新しいドレスをじっと見ているのに気づいた。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

observing watchingscrutinizing

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

ignoring overlooking

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveeye

past tenseeyed

nouneye

nouneyewitness

pluraleyes

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

keep an eye onexpression

To watch someone or something carefully.

see eye to eyeidiom

To agree completely with someone.

turn a blind eyeidiom

To intentionally ignore something wrong or unpleasant.

eyeing Meaning in Japanese (eyeing 英語 意味)