目を細める · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 目を細める | 目を細めない |
| Polite | 目を細めます | 目を細めません |
| Past polite | 目を細めました | 目を細めませんでした |
| Past | 目を細めた | 目を細めなかった |
| Te-form | 目を細めて | 目を細めないで |
| Desire | 目を細めたい | 目を細めたくない |
| Potential | 目を細められるalso 目を細めれる | 目を細められないalso 目を細めれない |
| Passive | 目を細められる | 目を細められない |
| Causative | 目を細めさせる | 目を細めさせない |
| Causative passive | 目を細めさせられる | 目を細めさせられない |
| Volitional | 目を細めよう | |
| Polite volitional | 目を細めましょう | |
| Imperative | 目を細めろ | 目を細めるな |
| Conditional | 目を細めれば | 目を細めなければ |
| Tara conditional | 目を細めたら | 目を細めなかったら |
squint; narrow one's eyes
Physical action of partly closing the eyes, often due to bright light, concentration, or trying to see something clearly.
He squinted in the strong sunlight.
Trying to read the distant sign, I narrowed my eyes.
smile warmly; look fondly
Describes a gentle, affectionate expression where the eyes narrow naturally while smiling; often implies warmth or fondness toward someone.
The grandmother smiled warmly, her eyes narrowing as she looked at her grandchild.
He nodded, looking fondly at her as he listened to her story.