目つき

めつき
Alternative writings: 目付き, 眼つき, 眼付き, 眼付
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Look or expression in someone's eyes; the appearance or impression given by someone's gaze.

Noun

Examples

彼の目つきが鋭くて少し怖かった。

His gaze was sharp and a bit frightening.

赤ちゃんは優しい目つきで母親を見ていた。

The baby looked at its mother with a gentle expression.

審査員は選手の目つきから集中力を読み取った。

The judge read the competitor's concentration from their eyes.

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