白しろ目め

noun

white of the eye

Anatomical term for the sclera, the white outer layer of the eyeball. Often contrasted with 黒目 (the pupil/iris).

See also: 黒目

• 彼かれは驚おどろいて白しろ目めをむいた。

  He rolled his eyes back in surprise, showing the whites.

• 白しろ目めの部ぶ分ぶんが充じゅう血けつしている。

  The white part of the eye is bloodshot.

noun

cold, unwelcoming eyes

Describes a look that shows no warmth or friendliness, often implying suspicion, disdain, or rejection. Frequently used in the phrase 白目で見る (to look at someone coldly).

See also: 正眼

• 彼かの女じょは私わたしを白しろ目めで見みて、何なにも言いわなかった。

  She looked at me with cold eyes and said nothing.

• 新しん入にゅう社しゃ員いんは先せん輩ぱいたちの白しろ目めに耐たえながら仕し事ごとを覚おぼえた。

  The new employee learned the job while enduring the cold stares of the senior staff.