1.
gaze; look; eyes; way of looking
The expression or quality of someone's eyes as they look at something. Often implies emotional depth or a particular attitude conveyed through one's eyes.
Usage
A literary, evocative word more common in writing than casual speech. Emphasizes the emotional quality or attitude conveyed through someone's eyes, not just the physical act of looking.
Common collocations
- 優しいまなざし (a gentle gaze)
- 厳しいまなざし (a stern gaze)
- 熱いまなざし (a passionate gaze)
- まなざしを向ける (to direct one's gaze)
Writing
Also written as 眼差し in kanji, but the hiragana form is more common.