遠巻き
Reading: とおまき
Meaning: watching from a distance, keeping one's distance
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Example Sentence
群衆 は 遠巻き に 事故 現場 を 見つめて いた
The crowd watched the accident scene from a distance.
Usage Notes
Describes the action of observing something from afar, often in a cautious or hesitant manner.
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