JLPT N1 Advanced
見張る
To stand watch, keep a lookout, or open one’s eyes wide in astonishment.
Readings
Other forms
見張ります polite form
見張らない plain negative
見張って te-form
見張った plain past
見はる less common spelling
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Guard / To Keep an Eye On
Describes maintaining a vigilant watch over a target to detect changes, ensure safety, or prevent specific actions.
Example
警備員 が ２４時間 、 その 建物 を 見張って いる 。
A security guard keeps watch over the building 24 hours a day.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Be Astonished (as 目を見張る)
Describes the physical act of opening one’s eyes wide, typically as an involuntary reaction to surprise or wonder.
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