English–Japanese

“peek” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinozoku

Example

ドアのすき間から覗きます。do a no su ki ma ka ra nozo ki ma su

I peek through the gap in the door.

Illustration for 覗く (peek)

How to say “peek” in Japanese

“Peek” in Japanese is 覗く (nozoku).

Describes trying to see what is inside or beyond something through a small opening or from a concealed position.

Full entry for 覗く: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 覗く

私は箱の中を覗いてみます。watashi wa bako no naka o nozo i te mi ma su

I will take a peek inside the box.

Tips for using 覗く

  • The Japanese verb 覗く (nozoku, "to peek") is used for limited views, such as a face appearing from behind a door or the moon showing between clouds.

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