じろじろ
じろじろ
adverb
staring intently, fixedly
1.
staring fixedly, looking intently (often rudely)
Describes looking at someone or something with a fixed, prolonged gaze, often considered impolite.
人をじろじろ見るのは失礼だ。
It's rude to stare at people.
彼女にじろじろ見られて居心地が悪かった。
I felt uncomfortable being stared at by her.
じろじろ見ないでください。
Please don't stare.
ONOMATOPOEIA TYPE: Mimetic word (giongo) representing the manner of looking.
USAGE: Almost always used with 見る (to look) - じろじろ見る
NUANCE: Generally negative connotation - implies:
- Rude or intrusive staring
- Making someone uncomfortable
- Inappropriate attention
CONTRAST WITH SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- じろじろ: fixed staring (usually rude)
- ちらちら: glancing repeatedly, flickering looks
- じっと: gazing steadily (more neutral)
- まじまじ: staring in amazement/disbelief
CULTURAL NOTE: Staring is considered impolite in Japanese culture. じろじろ見る is often explicitly taught to children as something not to do.
GRAMMAR: Functions as an adverb modifying the verb 見る.
Related Words
Contrast:
ちらちら (glancing)