adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective
glaring covetously; watching eagerly for a chance
Literary and somewhat archaic; describes a predatory, intense gaze waiting for an opportunity. Often used in the set phrase 虎視眈々 (こしたんたん), 'watching like a tiger ready to pounce'.
See also: 虎視眈々
He was glaring covetously at the rival company's movements.
Watch eagerly for a chance like a tiger.
vigilantly watching for an opportunity; with an eagle eye
Standard kanji form; the repetition mark 々 is common.
Variant without the repetition mark.
Irregular kanji usage; not standard.
Irregular kanji usage; not standard.
The kanji 眈 means 'to glare' or 'to watch intently'. The reduplicated form 眈々 emphasizes the continuous, intense nature of the gaze. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a literary Chinese-derived expression.