目を伏せる
Reading: めをふせる
Meaning: to lower one's eyes, to cast down one's eyes
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Example Sentence
I was so embarrassed I could only lower my eyes.
Usage Notes
Used to describe the action of looking down, often due to embarrassment or respect.
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