English–Japanese
“keep an eye on” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimimamoru
Example
先生は子どもたちを見守ります。sen sei wa ko do mo ta chi o mi mamo ri ma su
The teacher keeps an eye on the children.
How to say “keep an eye on” in Japanese
“Keep an eye on” in Japanese is 見守る (mimamoru).
Describes watching someone or something carefully while caring about their safety and progress.
Example sentences with 見守る
失敗しても、家族は私を見守ってくれます。ship pai shi te mo ka zoku wa watashi o mi mamo tte ku re ma su
Even when I fail, my family watches over me.
Tips for using 見守る
- In everyday Japanese, 見守る (mimamoru) often describes a parent or teacher supporting a child from a respectful distance rather than controlling every action.