目めを細ほそくする

expression, suru verb (irregular)

squint; narrow one's eyes

Describes partially closing the eyes, often to see better, against bright light, or when concentrating. Not inherently emotional.

• 彼かれは遠とおくの看かん板ばんを見みようと目めを細ほそくした。

  He narrowed his eyes to try to read the distant sign.

• まぶしくて、思おもわず目めを細ほそくしてしまった。

  It was so bright that I instinctively squinted.

expression, suru verb (irregular)

smile warmly; look fondly

Used when a gentle, affectionate smile makes the eyes narrow naturally. Often implies a soft, whole-face smile directed at someone.

• 祖そ母ぼは孫まごの顔かおを見みて目めを細ほそくした。

  The grandmother smiled warmly at her grandchild.

• 彼かの女じょは彼かれに目めを細ほそくしてうなずいた。

  She looked at him fondly and nodded.