1To look at or gaze at something or someone attentively; to stare or watch closely.
彼女は窓の外の通りをじっと眺めていた。
She was staring at the street outside the window.
展示品をひとつひとつ眺めながら、美術館を回った。
I walked around the museum, gazing at each exhibit one by one.
子どもが空の飛行機を長い間眺めていた。
The child watched the airplane in the sky for a long time.
2To look out over or admire a view; to take in a scenic landscape, often with appreciation.
山頂から海と街並みをゆっくり眺めた。
From the summit, I slowly took in the view of the sea and the town below.
カフェでコーヒーを飲みながら、通りの風景を眺めるのが好きだ。
I like to sip coffee at a café while watching the street scene.
夜景を眺めながら散歩すると、気持ちが落ち着く。
Walking while admiring the night view calms me down.
3To look on from the sidelines rather than as a participant; to observe without intervening.
問題が起きても、彼はただ眺めているだけだった。
Even when a problem arose, he just watched and did nothing.
子どもたちがけんかしているのを、先生が遠くから眺めていた。
The teacher watched the children fighting from a distance.