JMdict: 2020910
目を見張る 【めをみはる】
- [exp,v5r] to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
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目 | Eye, Class, Look, Insight, Experience, Care, Favor | モク, ボク | め, -め, ま- |
見 | See, Hopes, Chances, Idea, Opinion, Look At, Visible | ケン | み.る, み.える, み.せる |
張 | Lengthen, Counter For Bows & Stringed Instruments, Stretch, Spread, Put Up (tent) | チョウ | は.る, -は.り, -ば.り |