目めを細ほそめる

expression, ichidan verb

squint; narrow one's eyes

Physical action of partly closing the eyes, often due to bright light, concentration, or trying to see something clearly.

• 強つよい日ひ差ざしに、彼かれは目めを細ほそめた。

  He squinted in the strong sunlight.

• 遠とおくの看かん板ばんを見みようと、目めを細ほそめて読よんだ。

  Trying to read the distant sign, I narrowed my eyes.

expression, ichidan verb

smile warmly; look fondly

Describes a gentle, affectionate expression where the eyes narrow naturally while smiling; often implies warmth or fondness toward someone.

• 祖そ母ぼは孫まごを見みて、目めを細ほそめて微笑ほほえんだ。

  The grandmother smiled warmly, her eyes narrowing as she looked at her grandchild.

• 彼かれは彼かの女じょの話はなしを聞ききながら、目めを細ほそめてうなずいた。

  He nodded, looking fondly at her as he listened to her story.