尻目
し
り
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Meanings
1
sidelong glance; looking from the corner of one's eye
Refers to a sideways or furtive look, often with a nuance of suspicion or disdain.
He passed by me with a sidelong glance.
2
Used in the pattern ...を尻目に to mean 'in defiance of' or 'paying no heed to'. Often implies a deliberate snub.
He proceeded with his plan, ignoring the criticism around him.
3
faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
A specific yōkai from Japanese folklore, also known as のっぺらぼう. Rare, domain-specific term.
See also: のっぺらぼう
Shirime is a yōkai said to have no face but an eye on its rear.
Expressions
- 尻目にかけるlook askance at; look down on; give a contemptuous glance · cast an amorous glance at