ジロリと見(み)る

じろりとみる
expression
to glare; to give a piercing look; to stare sharply
actiononomatopoeia
1. to glare; to give a piercing look; to stare sharply
To look at someone with a single, sharp, intentional gaze that conveys displeasure, suspicion, or intimidation.
先生(せんせい)にジロリと見(み)られた。
The teacher gave me a sharp look.
遅刻(ちこく)して入(はい)ると、上司(じょうし)がジロリとこちらを見(み)た。
When I came in late, the boss shot me a glare.
電車(でんしゃ)の中(なか)で大声(おおごえ)で話(はな)していたら、隣(となり)の乗客(じょうきゃく)にジロリと見(み)られて恥(は)ずかしくなった。
When I was talking loudly on the train, a nearby passenger glared at me and I felt embarrassed.

Combines the onomatopoeia ジロリ (a sharp, sudden gaze) with と見(み)る (to look). ジロリ captures a single, deliberate glance — quick but intense, carrying clear disapproval or warning. Written in katakana to emphasize the mimetic quality.

Usage

ジロリ describes a momentary look, unlike ジロジロ (repeated staring). One glare from the corner of the eye is ジロリ; sustained, uncomfortable staring is ジロジロ.

Common patterns

  • ジロリと見(み)る: to glare at
  • ジロリと見(み)られる: to be glared at (passive)
  • ジロリと睨(にら)む: to glare menacingly

Similar words

  • ジロジロ見(み)る: to stare rudely — repeated, sustained, and rude staring
  • 睨(にら)む: to glare; to stare down — a more intense, hostile gaze
  • チラリと見(み)る: to glance briefly — a quick look without the negative nuance
  • じっと見(み)る: to gaze fixedly — sustained looking, but not necessarily hostile

Related Words

Compare: 睨(にら)む (to glare)
Compare: じっと見(み)る (to gaze fixedly)
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Added 2026.4.28 21:26 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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