Translation guide
How to express 'fixedly' in Japanese, covering steady gaze, unwavering attention, and fixed positions.
To look at something steadily without moving the eyes, often with concentration or intensity.
An adverb meaning 'fixedly', 'intently', or 'without moving'. Commonly used with verbs like 見る (to look) or 見つめる (to stare).
He looked fixedly into my eyes.
The child was staring fixedly at the toy.
A more formal or literary verb meaning 'to gaze fixedly' or 'to stare intently'. Often used in written descriptions.
She was gazing fixedly into the distance.
Literally 'not take one's eyes off'. Used to describe watching something fixedly without looking away.
He watched the screen fixedly, not taking his eyes off it.
An adverb for staring rudely or fixedly in a way that makes others uncomfortable. Often negative.
Can sound rude; use only when describing impolite staring.
A stranger stared fixedly (and rudely) at me.
To focus one's mind on something steadily, without distraction.
To be attached or secured so as not to move.
じっと is neutral and can describe positive, neutral, or negative fixed staring. じろじろ implies rude, intrusive staring and should be used carefully.
He looked fixedly at the beautiful painting. (neutral/positive)
He stared fixedly (and rudely) at my clothes.
He studied fixedly, with complete concentration.
ロープをしっかり結んでください。
Please tie the rope fixedly (securely).