Translation guide
Describes eyes that are wide open, staring, or bulging, often from surprise, shock, or intense focus. In Japanese, this is expressed through onomatopoeia, verbs, and descriptive phrases rather than a single direct equivalent.
To describe someone's eyes opening wide and staring fixedly due to sudden surprise, shock, or disbelief.
Literally 'to make one's eyes round.' A common idiom for opening one's eyes wide in surprise or astonishment.
He goggled at the news.
Literally 'to strain one's eyes open.' Used when someone is wide-eyed with amazement or shock.
I goggled at the sight.
An onomatopoeic verb meaning to be startled or taken aback, often with eyes widening.
I goggled at the sudden loud noise.
To describe eyes that are literally bulging or protruding, often due to a medical condition or extreme emotion.
Literally 'eyes pop out.' Used figuratively for extreme surprise, or literally for bulging eyes.
I was so shocked my eyes nearly popped out at the price.
A more emphatic version of '目が飛び出る,' meaning 'eyeballs pop out.'
It's a price that makes your eyes pop out.
Onomatopoeia for eyes that are bulging and staring, often with a negative or intense connotation.
He looked around with goggling eyes.
To describe staring with wide, unblinking eyes due to intense focus, curiosity, or fascination.
There is no single Japanese verb that directly corresponds to 'goggling.' Using a literal translation like 'ゴーグルする' would be meaningless. Instead, use the idiomatic expressions provided.