Japanese

める

ながめる
Meaning: to gaze at; to look at; to watch
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 眺める 眺めない
Polite 眺めます 眺めません
Past 眺めた 眺めなかった
Polite + Past 眺めました 眺めませんでした
Te-form 眺めて 眺めなくて
Potential 眺められる 眺められない
Passive 眺められる 眺められない
Causative 眺めさせる 眺めさせない
Imperative 眺めろ 眺めるな

Example sentences

彼は静かに夕日を眺めていた。
He was quietly gazing at the sunset.
山頂から眺める日の出は、息を呑むほど美しい光景だった。
The sunrise viewed from the summit was a breathtaking sight.
窓の外をぼんやり眺めていた。
I was staring blankly out the window.
彼は大きな岩に座って海を眺めた。
He sat on a large rock and looked out at the sea.
窓越しに外の景色を眺める。
I look at the scenery outside through the window.

Usage Notes

Often used for looking at a view or observing something with interest or emotion.

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