チラリ
Meanings
1
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
fleeting glimpse; brief glance; momentary sight
Describes catching a very brief, partial look at something, often accidentally or in passing. Similar to ちらっと but slightly more literary or emphatic.
See also: ちらっと
I caught a fleeting glimpse of the next room through a gap in the curtain.
She glanced briefly at her watch.
Usage patterns
- 〈物・事〉がチラリと見えるsomething is briefly, partially visible
A red ribbon was briefly visible peeking out from under the skirt.
- チラリと〈物〉を見るto take a quick, fleeting look at something
He glanced quickly at his watch and got up from his seat.
- チラリとのぞくto peek or catch a fleeting glimpse of something hidden
The inside could be glimpsed briefly through a gap in the curtain.