English–Japanese
“sidelong glance” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyokome
Example
彼は私を横目で見ます。kare wa watashi o yoko me de mi ma su
He looks at me out of the corner of his eye.
How to say “sidelong glance” in Japanese
“Sidelong glance” in Japanese is 横目 (yokome).
It describes directing the eyes sideways rather than turning the head, often to observe something discreetly.
Example sentences with 横目
彼は本を読み続けながら、時計を横目で見ました。kare wa hon o yo mi tsuzu ke na ga ra tokei o yoko me de mi ma shi ta
He glanced at the clock out of the corner of his eye while continuing to read his book.
Tips for using 横目
- The phrase 横目で見る (yokome de miru) often suggests checking someone without openly facing them, so it can sound more secretive than a neutral look.