眺ながめる

ichidan verb, transitive verb

gaze at; stare at; watch intently

Focuses on fixing one's eyes on something, often with sustained attention or absorption. Can be neutral or imply absent-minded staring.

• 彼かれは窓まどの外そとをぼんやり眺ながめていた。

  He was gazing absently out the window.

• 子こ供どもたちは水すい槽そうの魚さかなをじっと眺ながめている。

  The children are staring intently at the fish in the tank.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

look out over; take in the view; admire scenery

Used for enjoying a broad view, such as a landscape, nightscape, or ocean. Often implies a relaxed, appreciative gaze.

• 山さん頂ちょうから町まちの景色けしきを眺ながめるのが好すきだ。

  I like looking out over the town from the mountaintop.

• 二人ふたりはベンチに座すわって夕ゆう日ひを眺ながめていた。

  The two sat on the bench, admiring the sunset.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

stand by and watch; look on from the sidelines; observe passively

Implies watching a situation unfold without intervening, often with a nuance of detachment or helplessness.

• 彼かれはトラブルをただ眺ながめているだけだった。

  He just stood by and watched the trouble.

• 私わたしたちは成なり行ゆきを静しずかに眺ながめるしかなかった。

  We had no choice but to quietly observe how things turned out.