JLPT N1 Advanced
横目
A sidelong glance used to look secretly or to ignore something nearby.
Readings
1 Noun
A Sidelong Glance
Describes the physical act of shifting one’s gaze to the side without turning the head, often to look surreptitiously.
Example
彼 は 新しい 同僚 の こと を 、 探る ように 横目 で 見ていた 。
He was watching his new colleague from the corner of his eye, as if trying to figure him out.
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2 Noun (in a set phrase)
Ignoring...
Indicates an attitude of ignoring or disregarding a nearby situation while continuing with an action.
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