Meaning of 見張る in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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見張る, 瞠る
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Kana Readingみはる
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Romajimiharu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `ru` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to open one's eyes wide
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Example Sentences
見張る, 瞠る, みはる used in context
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I felt that I was being spied on.
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Spying on gangsters was a dangerous venture.
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The soldiers were guarding the bridge.
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She employed a private detective to keep a watch on her husband.
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Keep watch on him.
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Keep a close eye on him.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)
On: チョウ
Kun: は.る, -は.り, -ば.り
11 strokes
see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible
On: ケン
Kun: み.る, み.える, み.せる
7 strokes
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