目め尻じりを下さげる

expression, ichidan verb

look happy; look pleased; smile with one's eyes

Describes a facial expression where the outer corners of the eyes droop, conveying happiness, affection, or delight. Often used when looking at someone or something dear.

• 孫まごの写しゃ真しんを見みながら、祖そ母ぼは目め尻じりを下さげていた。

  The grandmother looked pleased as she looked at photos of her grandchild.

• 彼かれは彼かの女じょの話はなしを聞きいて、目め尻じりを下さげて笑わらった。

  He smiled happily, his eyes crinkling, as he listened to her story.

expression, ichidan verb

make eyes at; ogle; look at amorously

Used when someone looks at another person with obvious romantic or flirtatious intent, often with a softened, doting expression. Can carry a slightly negative or teasing tone depending on context.

• 彼かれは美び人じんの店てん員いんに目め尻じりを下さげて、何なん度ども話はなしかけた。

  He kept making eyes at the pretty shop assistant and talking to her.