English–Japanese
“watch” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimiharu
Example
入口を見張ります。iri guchi o mi ha ri ma su
I watch the entrance.
How to say “watch” in Japanese
“Watch” in Japanese is 見張る (miharu).
Describes watching a person or place continuously while remaining ready to notice and respond to anything unusual.
Example sentences with 見張る
夜は皆で交代して見張ります。yoru wa mina de kō tai shi te mi ha ri ma su
At night, we take turns standing watch.
Tips for using 見張る
- The English verb watch covers both observation and protection, while 見張る (miharu) more clearly suggests keeping watch over an entrance, area, or person.