Translation guide
How to express 'keep an eye on' in Japanese, covering watching over someone/something, monitoring a situation, and looking after someone temporarily.
To watch or take care of someone or something, ensuring their safety or proper condition.
To watch over someone or something with care and attention, often from a distance or without direct intervention. Implies a protective or supportive stance.
Please keep an eye on the children to make sure they are playing safely.
He is keeping an eye on the progress of the project.
Literally 'not take one's eyes off'. Used when you need to watch something continuously without distraction, often because it's dangerous or important.
To be careful or pay attention to something. More general than 'keep an eye on', but can be used when you want to watch out for potential problems.
To keep watch or stand guard. Used when you need to monitor for security or to prevent something bad from happening. Can sound a bit strict or vigilant.
To observe a situation or process over time, often waiting for a change or result.
To watch how a situation develops, often before taking action. Very common in medical or problem-solving contexts.
Let's keep an eye on it for a while.
Please keep an eye on whether the symptoms worsen.
To watch the progress or course of something, often used in formal or medical contexts.
To watch the movements or trends closely, often used in business or politics.
We are keeping a close eye on market trends.
To take care of someone or something for a short period, often as a favor.
To take care of someone or something temporarily on behalf of another person. Commonly used for babysitting or pet sitting.
Could you keep an eye on my child for a little while?
To watch something for a while, often used casually when you want someone to keep an eye on your belongings.
Could you keep an eye on my luggage?
見守る implies watching over with care, often from a distance, while 目を離さない means not taking your eyes off something, emphasizing continuous attention. Use 見守る for supportive watching and 目を離さない when constant vigilance is needed.
Parents watch over their children's growth.
Don't take your eyes off the baby.
The literal translation '目を保つ' (keep an eye) is not used in Japanese. Avoid direct translations and use the phrases provided.
Please don't take your eyes off the small child. (Keep an eye on the small child.)
Make sure to keep an eye on the pot while cooking.
足元に気をつけてください。
Please watch your step. (Keep an eye on your footing.)
Keep an eye on how he's doing.
To take care of or look after someone, especially when they need help. Implies a more active caretaking role.
Could you keep an eye on the neighbor's dog? (take care of it)
泥棒が入らないように家を見張ってください。
Please keep an eye on the house so that no burglar enters.
We are keeping an eye on the patient's progress.
Can you keep an eye on my dog while I'm traveling?