Japanese

くする

めをまるくする
Meaning: to open one's eyes wide in surprise; to be amazed
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 目を丸くする 目を丸くしない
Polite 目を丸くします 目を丸くしません
Past 目を丸くした 目を丸くしなかった
Polite + Past 目を丸くしました 目を丸くしませんでした
Te-form 目を丸くして 目を丸くしなくて
Potential 目を丸くできる 目を丸くできない
Passive 目を丸くされる 目を丸くされない
Causative 目を丸くさせる 目を丸くさせない
Imperative 目を丸くしろ 目を丸くするな

Handwriting

目
を
丸
く
す
る

Example

He opened his eyes wide in surprise at the unexpected gift.

Usage Notes

An idiom literally meaning 'to make one's eyes round.' It is used when someone is genuinely startled or surprised.

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