Japanese word

眺める

Pronunciation

Romajinagameru

Meaning

  • verblook at

Example

窓から海を眺めます。mado ka ra umi o naga me ma su

I look at the sea from the window.

Illustration for 眺める (look at)

More examples

家族と一緒に美しい景色を眺めます。ka zoku to is sho ni utsuku shi i keshiki o naga me ma su

I look at beautiful scenery with my family.

Core concept

Describes looking at something with sustained attention, often to take in its appearance rather than merely notice it.

Common phrases

  • 景色を眺めるkeshiki o naga me ru

    look at the scenery

  • 夕日を眺めるyū hi o naga me ru

    watch the sunset

  • 星空を眺めるhoshi zora o naga me ru

    look at the starry sky

Similar words

見るmiru: To use the eyes to notice a person, object, or scene.
見つめるmitsumeru: To look steadily at one person or thing for some time.
見渡すmiwatasu: To look across a wide area and take in what is there.

Definition in Japanese

景色や物などにしばらく注意を向けて見る。keshiki ya mono na do ni shi ba ra ku chū i o mu ke te mi ru

Word origin

眺める (nagameru) is the modern form of the older native Japanese verb 眺む (nagamu), meaning "to gaze" or "to view."

Usage tips

  • Unlike a quick glance, 眺める (nagameru) often suggests spending time looking at a view, so it commonly appears when people describe scenery.

Other meanings

  • gaze atverb
  • stare atverb

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