きょろり

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

with bright, wide-open eyes

Describes eyes that are large, clear, and wide open, often with a sense of innocence or alertness. Typically used with 目 or 瞳.

• その子こはきょろりとした大おおきな目めでこちらを見みていた。

  The child was looking this way with big, bright, wide-open eyes.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

nonchalantly; unconcernedly

Describes a casual, unconcerned attitude, often in the face of something that would normally cause surprise or worry. Cross-referenced with けろり (sense 2).

See also: けろり

• 彼かれは叱しかられてもきょろりとしている。

  Even when scolded, he acts nonchalant.