look at, gaze, stare

About this kanji

The kanji 眺 mainly means to look at, gaze, or stare, conveying a sense of observing something with attention. It is often used as a verb, particularly in the form of the verb 眺める (ながめる), which means to gaze or look at something for a while, perhaps appreciating its beauty. You might also see it in the noun 眺め (ながめ), which translates to a view or scene worth looking at. Another common compound is 眺望 (ちょうぼう), meaning view or vista, often used to describe scenic landscapes. A quick note: when using 眺める, it suggests a more thoughtful or deliberate way of looking, rather than a casual glance.

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Example sentences

• 窓から景色を眺めた。

  I gazed at the scenery from the window.

Meanings across languages

English

look at, gaze, stare

Tiếng Việt

nhìn, ngắm, nhìn chăm chú

日本語

見る, 眺める

한국어

보다, 응시하다

中文

看, 凝视

id

melihat, menatap

th

มอง, จ้อง

es

mirar, fijarse

fr

regarder, fixer

de

anschauen, starren

pt

olhar, encarar

Common compounds

• 眺望ちょうぼうview, scenery
• 眺めるながめるto gaze, to stare at
• 眺めながめview, sight