English–Japanese
“gaze at” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimiiru
Example
私は美しい絵に見入ります。watashi wa utsuku shi i e ni mi i ri ma su
I gaze at a beautiful picture.
How to say “gaze at” in Japanese
“Gaze at” in Japanese is 見入る (miiru).
Describes looking at something so intently that attention becomes fully absorbed in it.
Example sentences with 見入る
展示室では、来館者が昔の写真に見入っています。ten ji shitsu de wa rai kan sha ga mukashi no sha shin ni mi i tte i ma su
In the exhibition room, visitors are gazing at old photographs.
Tips for using 見入る
- English speakers often use "gaze at" for calm admiration, while "stare at" may suggest an intense or impolite look depending on the situation.