noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
looking up; gazing upward
Literary or formal word for physically looking upward. In modern everyday speech, 見上げる is more common.
彼は夜空を仰望し、星の美しさに感動した。
He looked up at the night sky and was moved by the beauty of the stars.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
looking up to; revering; admiring
Literary or formal word for respecting or admiring someone. In modern everyday speech, 尊敬する or 敬う are more common.
彼は師を仰望し、その教えを生涯守り続けた。
He looked up to his teacher and followed his teachings throughout his life.