じろじろ
jiro-jiro EverydayNegative Casual
Staring indiscreetly, ogling
What does じろじろ mean?
Describes staring at something or someone rudely or excessively from top to bottom.
The Image: It feels invasive. It's the kind of stare that makes the other person uncomfortable.
When to use it
- Someone staring at your weird outfit on the train
- Ogling a stranger
- Inspecting someone's flaws
Translation Warning
Almost always carries a nuance of being impolite.
Avoid using when:
- For romantic gazing
- For scientific observation
Example Sentences
人の顔をジロジロ見るものではない。
Don't stare at people's faces so rudely.
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