Japanese

しせん
Meaning: gaze; line of sight; look
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

視
線

Example sentences

She shyly looked away.
彼は窓の外に視線を向けた
He turned his gaze out the window.
彼は気まずそうに視線を逸らした。
He awkwardly looked away.
彼女は私に鋭い視線を投げかけた
She cast a sharp glance at me.
彼の軽蔑に満ちた視線に耐えられなかった。
I couldn't stand his gaze full of contempt.
彼の冷たい視線に、その場の空気が凍りついた。
The atmosphere in the room froze at his cold gaze.
彼女の冷ややかな視線に驚いた
I was surprised by her cold gaze.
目挑心招の視線を使って客を誘う
She uses seductive glances to attract customers

Usage Notes

Refers to the direction or look of someone's eyes. Can also imply public attention or scrutiny.

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