横見(よこみ)

よこみ
noun
sideways glance; looking to the side
daily-lifeaction
1. sideways glance; looking to the side
The act of looking to the side rather than straight ahead. Can imply casual observation, distraction, or a furtive glance.
横見(よこみ)をして歩(ある)くと危(あぶ)ない。
It's dangerous to walk while looking sideways.
運転中(うんてんちゅう)の横見(よこみ)は事故(じこ)のもとだ。
Looking to the side while driving is a cause of accidents.
彼女(かのじょ)は横見(よこみ)で隣(となり)の人(ひと)の答案(とうあん)をちらりと見(み)た。
She glanced sideways at the person next to her's answer sheet.

Composed of 横(よこ) (side, sideways) and 見(み) (looking, seeing). Describes the physical act of looking to the side rather than straight ahead. Often carries a nuance of distraction or inattention.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 横目(よこめ): sidelong glance — specifically using peripheral vision, often with a nuance of watching covertly
  • 脇見(わきみ): looking away, looking aside — implies being distracted from what one should be watching
  • ちらり見(ちらりみ): quick glance — emphasizes brevity rather than direction

Related Words

Compare: 横目(よこめ) (sidelong glance)
Compare: 脇見(わきみ) (looking away, looking aside)
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